Tire Rotation

This procedure rotates all four tires on the 2022 Rivian EDV 500 to ensure even tire wear and extend tire life, following the recommended rotation pattern for all-wheel drive electric vehicles.

Warnings

Tools required

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level, stable concrete or asphalt surface
2. Engage parking brake firmly
3. Place wheel chocks behind rear wheels before lifting front
4. Verify tire type: check sidewall for directional arrows if tires are directional (affects rotation pattern)
5. Mark each tire position with chalk (LF, RF, LR, RR) before removal to track rotation
6. Loosen all lug nuts 1/4 turn while vehicle is on ground (do not remove)
7. Identify wheel type (alloy or steel) to determine correct torque specification

Procedure

1. 1

   Lift front of vehicle
   Position floor jack under front designated lift point per owner's manual (typically reinforced frame rail). Lift front of vehicle until tires are just off ground. Immediately place jack stands under front jack points. Lower vehicle onto jack stands and verify stability before proceeding.
2. 2

   Lift rear of vehicle
   Position floor jack under rear designated lift point (typically rear axle or reinforced frame rail). Lift rear of vehicle until tires are just off ground. Place jack stands under rear jack points. Lower vehicle onto jack stands. Ensure all four corners are securely supported on jack stands before continuing.
3. 3

   Remove all four wheels
   Remove lug nuts completely from all four wheels, keeping each set of lug nuts with their respective wheel position markers. Remove all four wheels and place them in a safe location corresponding to their marked positions.
4. 4

   Inspect tires and brakes
   Inspect each tire for uneven wear patterns, damage, bulges, or embedded objects. Check tread depth at multiple points across each tire; if variation exceeds 2/32 inch, investigate suspension or alignment issues. Visually inspect brake pads, rotors, and calipers for abnormal wear or damage. Note any issues for follow-up service.
5. 5

   Determine rotation pattern
   For directional tires (arrow on sidewall): rotate front-to-rear and rear-to-front on same side only. For non-directional tires: use cross pattern (left front to right rear, right front to left rear, left rear to right front, right rear to left front). EDV 500 typically uses non-directional tires unless aftermarket replacements installed.
6. 6

   Mount tires in new positions
   Install each tire onto its new hub position according to chosen rotation pattern. Hand-thread all lug nuts onto studs to ensure proper seating. Do not torque yet.
7. 7

   Initial lug nut tightening
   Using breaker bar or lug wrench, tighten lug nuts in star pattern (not sequential) to snug specification. This seats the wheel against the hub. Work around in star pattern 2-3 times until all lug nuts are snug but not final torqued.
8. 8

   Lower vehicle to ground
   Raise vehicle slightly with floor jack to unload jack stands. Remove all four jack stands. Carefully lower vehicle completely to ground. Rock vehicle side-to-side to settle suspension.
9. 9

   Final torque lug nuts
   Using calibrated torque wrench, torque all lug nuts to specification in star pattern. For alloy wheels: 130 Nm (96 lb-ft). For steel wheels: 140 Nm (103 lb-ft). Make 2-3 complete passes in star pattern on each wheel to ensure even torque distribution and proper wheel seating.
   Torque spec

   Lug Nuts - Alloy Wheels130 Nm (96 lb-ft)

   Lug Nuts - Steel Wheels140 Nm (103 lb-ft)
10. 10

    Verify tire pressures
    Check and adjust tire pressure on all four tires to specification listed on driver door jamb placard (typically 42-45 PSI for EDV 500 depending on load). Tire pressure should be checked cold. If tires are warm from driving, add 3-4 PSI to compensated for temperature increase.
11. 11

    Test drive and recheck
    Test drive vehicle at low speed in safe area. Listen for unusual noises and feel for vibrations. Return to work area and recheck lug nut torque on all wheels using same star pattern and torque specification.

Reassembly

1. No disassembly was required beyond wheel removal for this procedure

Verification

• All lug nuts torqued to specification in proper star pattern
• No wheel vibration or unusual noises during test drive
• All tire pressures set to door jamb specification
• Tire wear patterns documented and rotation pattern followed correctly
• Schedule lug nut recheck after 50 miles of driving per torque specification requirements

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