Tire Rotation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Rotate the tires on each side from front to back as shown, using power tool.
Wheel nuts: Refer to " WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY " .
- Follow the maintenance schedule for tire rotation maintenance intervals. Refer to "PERIODIC MAINTENANCE "
- Do not include the spare tire when rotating the tires.
  CAUTION: When installing the wheels, tighten the wheel nuts diagonally by repeating the tightening pattern two or three times in order to prevent the wheels from developing any distortion.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Tire Rotation
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Adjust the tire pressure to specification. Refer to "TIRE ".
After the tire rotation, retighten the wheel nuts after the vehicle has been driven for 1, 000 km (600 miles), and also after a wheel and tire have been installed such as after repairing a flat tire.