How to Install your Spare Tire 02-06 Nissan Altima
Difficulty: Beginner · About 45 min · Nissan Altima
Change a flat tire on a 2002–2006 Nissan Altima using the factory jack point, securing the vehicle on level ground and tightening the replacement wheel in a star pattern to specification.
Tools you will need
- Factory Jack
- Factory Lug Wrench
- Wheel Chock
- 22mm Socket
- Torque Wrench
Parts and supplies
- Vehicle spare tire
Steps
- Retrieve the jack and spare tire
Park on a firm level surface, apply the parking brake, and switch on the hazard lights. Chock a wheel opposite the flat, open the trunk storage area, and remove the jack and spare tire.
- Loosen the lug nuts and raise the car
Remove the lug-nut covers and loosen the nuts while the tire remains on the ground. Position the factory jack at the specified pinch-weld point and raise the vehicle until the tire clears the ground.
- Remove the flat and mount the spare
Remove the lug nuts and wheel, then place the spare onto the hub. Align the holes and start every lug nut by hand to avoid cross-threading.
- Lower the car and tighten the wheel
Snug the lug nuts evenly, lower the vehicle fully, and remove the jack. Tighten the lugs in a star pattern to the owner's-manual specification, then reinstall the covers.
- Stow the flat tire and check the spare
Secure the flat tire and jack in the trunk so they cannot move. Check the spare's pressure and speed rating before continuing, and arrange repair of the original tire promptly.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.