2007 Volvo S40 Owner's Manual - Page 152

2007 Volvo S40 Manual

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suspension problem. Each tire, if left in place, tells a story about the suspension. Tire rotation, on the other hand, could make suspension wear harder to detect. Early detection is very important, because suspension problems can make tire wear worse. If you do rotate your tires...Please follow the tire manufacturer's recommendations, as outlined in the tire manufacturers tire warranty pamphlet. 170 07 Wheels and tires Changing a wheel Changing a wheel The spare tire, jack, and crank are located under the carpet on the floor of the cargo area. To change a tire: 1. Engage the parking brake. 2. Put the gear selector in Park ( P). 3. Block the wheels that are on the ground with wooden blocks or large stones. 4. Remove the wheel cap (where applicable) using the lug wrench in the tool bag. 5. With the car still on the ground, use the lug wrench to loosen the wheel nuts 1/2 - 1 turn by exerting downward pressure. Turn the nuts counterclockwise to loosen.

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suspension problem. Each tire, if left in place, tells a story about the suspension. Tire rotation, on the other hand, could
make suspension wear harder to detect. Early detection is very important, because suspension problems can make tire
wear worse.
If you do rotate your tires...
Please follow the tire manufacturer's recommendations, as outlined in the tire manufacturers tire warranty pamphlet.
170
07 Wheels and tires
Changing a wheel
Changing a wheel
The spare tire, jack, and crank are located under the carpet on the floor of the cargo area.
To change a tire:
1. Engage the parking brake.
2. Put the gear selector in Park (
P
).
3. Block the wheels that are on the ground with wooden blocks or large stones.
4. Remove the wheel cap (where applicable) using the lug wrench in the tool bag.
5. With the car still on the ground, use the lug wrench to loosen the wheel nuts 1/2 - 1 turn by exerting downward
pressure. Turn the nuts counterclockwise to loosen.