Tire Rotation

Rotate all four tires on the 2023 Rivian EDV 500 to promote even tire wear and extend tire life, following the appropriate rotation pattern for this electric AWD delivery van.

Warnings

Tools required

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on a level, solid surface capable of supporting jack stands.
2. Place vehicle in Park and engage parking brake.
3. Place wheel chocks behind wheels that will remain on ground during initial lift.
4. Identify wheel type (alloy or steel) to determine correct torque specification.
5. Mark each tire position with chalk (LF, RF, LR, RR) before removal to track rotation pattern.
6. Check current tire pressure on all four tires and record values.
7. Loosen all lug nuts 1/4 turn while tires are still on the ground, but do not remove.

Procedure

1. 1

   Lift and support the front of the vehicle
   Position floor jack under the front jacking point per the owner's manual. Lift the front of the vehicle until both front wheels are off the ground. Place jack stands under the designated front jacking points and lower vehicle onto stands. Verify stability before proceeding.
2. 2

   Remove front wheels
   Remove the loosened lug nuts completely and set aside in a clean area, keeping left and right sides separate if different. Remove both front wheels and set aside in positions corresponding to their rotation destination.
3. 3

   Lift and support the rear of the vehicle
   Position floor jack under the rear jacking point per the owner's manual. Lift the rear of the vehicle until both rear wheels are off the ground. Place jack stands under the designated rear jacking points and lower vehicle onto stands. Verify all four corners are stable and secure.
4. 4

   Remove rear wheels
   Remove the loosened lug nuts completely from both rear wheels and set aside. Remove both rear wheels and set aside in positions corresponding to their rotation destination.
5. 5

   Inspect tires and wheels
   With all wheels removed, inspect each tire for uneven wear patterns, damage, embedded objects, and tread depth. Inspect wheel mounting surfaces for corrosion, damage, or debris. Clean hub mounting surfaces and wheel mounting surfaces with a wire brush if necessary. Check brake components visible through wheels for obvious wear or damage.
6. 6

   Install rear tires in rotated positions
   For the EDV 500 AWD, use a cross-rotation pattern: front left to rear right, front right to rear left. Install the front tires onto the rear hubs in their new positions. Hand-thread all lug nuts to prevent cross-threading. Tighten lug nuts in a star pattern by hand until snug.
   Torque spec

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

   Lug Nuts - Steel Wheels140 Nm (103 lb-ft)
7. 7

   Install front tires in rotated positions
   Complete the cross-rotation pattern: rear left to front right, rear right to front left. Install the rear tires onto the front hubs in their new positions. Hand-thread all lug nuts and tighten by hand in a star pattern until snug.
   Torque spec

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

   Lug Nuts - Steel Wheels140 Nm (103 lb-ft)
8. 8

   Lower vehicle from jack stands
   Carefully raise the front of the vehicle slightly with the floor jack to unload the front jack stands. Remove front jack stands. Lower front wheels until they just contact the ground but vehicle weight is not fully on tires. Repeat process for rear: raise with jack, remove jack stands, and lower rear wheels until just contacting ground.
9. 9

   Torque lug nuts to specification
   With all wheels on the ground but vehicle still slightly supported by jack, use a calibrated torque wrench to tighten all lug nuts to specification in a star pattern. For alloy wheels: 130 Nm (96 lb-ft). For steel wheels: 140 Nm (103 lb-ft). Complete the star pattern on each wheel before moving to the next. Go around all wheels a second time to verify torque.
   Torque spec

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

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

    Lower vehicle completely and final checks
    Remove floor jack completely and lower vehicle to full weight on all four tires. Rock vehicle side to side to settle suspension. Perform final torque verification on all lug nuts in star pattern to ensure proper seating.
11. 11

    Adjust tire pressures
    Check tire pressure on all four tires using tire pressure gauge. Adjust to the pressure specified on the driver's door jamb placard for the EDV 500, accounting for load conditions. Tire pressures may differ front to rear on this commercial vehicle.

Reassembly

1. Ensure all lug nuts are torqued to proper specification and verified twice in star pattern.
2. Store all tools and removed hardware properly.
3. Update vehicle maintenance records with tire rotation mileage and date.

Verification

• Test drive vehicle at low speed and verify no vibrations, noise, or steering pull.
• After 50 miles of operation, re-torque all lug nuts to specification using a star pattern.
• Verify tire pressures are at correct specification after driving.
• Confirm no TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) warning lights are illuminated on dash.

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