Instructions to Change a Flat Tire on a 2000 Nissan Frontier

There may be times when you are driving your 2000 Nissan Frontier truck and unexpectedly run over a nail or other sharp object and end up with a flat tire. Knowing how to change the flat tire yourself can save you money and time. All you need are a few tools to get the job done. It's a task that can be done in about 30 minutes or so if you've never done it before.

Things You'll Need

• Jack
• Lug nut wrench
• Torque wrench
• Spare tire

Instructions

1. Gather the spare tire, lug nut wrench, torque wrench and jack from your truck's cargo area and place them near the flat tire. Loosen the lug nuts with the torque wrench but do not remove them all the way.

2. Place the jack under the truck between the front and rear tires nearest the one that's flat. Jack up the truck enough so the tire is off the ground completely.

3. Use the lug nut wrench to remove the lug nuts the rest of the way from the Nissan's tire. Pull the flat tire off the axle. Place the spare tire onto the axle and replace the lug nuts with the lug nut wrench. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern to ensure that the tire goes on evenly as it is secured to the axle.

4. Release the jack to lower the tire back to the ground. Use the torque wrench to fully tighten the lug nuts to the wheel. They should be on tight enough that they cannot be loosened or removed by hand.

References

• Pickup Trucks: Road Test: 2000 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab