Rotate all four tires according to the front-wheel drive rotation pattern to ensure even tire wear and maximize tire life on the 2018-2024 Toyota Camry.

Warnings

Tools required

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level, solid ground and engage parking brake
2. Place wheel chocks behind rear wheels
3. Mark each tire with its current position (LF, RF, LR, RR) using chalk to track rotation pattern
4. Check owner's manual or tire sidewall for directional tire indicators if applicable
5. Loosen all lug nuts on all four wheels by 1/2 turn while vehicle is still on the ground

Procedure

1. 1

   Raise the front of the vehicle
   Position the hydraulic jack under the front jacking point located behind the front center of the vehicle. Raise the front end until both front wheels are off the ground. Immediately place jack stands under the front pinch weld jacking points on both sides. Lower the vehicle onto the jack stands.
2. 2

   Raise the rear of the vehicle
   Position the hydraulic jack under the rear differential or rear jacking point. Raise the rear end until both rear wheels are off the ground. Place jack stands under the rear pinch weld jacking points on both sides. Lower the vehicle onto the jack stands. Verify all four corners are stable and secure.
3. 3

   Remove all four wheels
   Completely remove the lug nuts from all four wheels and set them aside in a clean area. Remove each wheel and place it near its marked position on the ground to maintain organization during rotation.
4. 4

   Inspect tires and brakes
   With all wheels removed, inspect each tire for unusual wear patterns, damage, embedded objects, or uneven tread depth. Check brake pads through the wheel opening for remaining thickness. Note any issues for future service.
5. 5

   Rotate tires following FWD pattern
   For front-wheel drive Camry, use this rotation pattern: Move front left tire to rear left position. Move front right tire to rear right position. Move rear left tire to front right position. Move rear right tire to front left position. This is the standard forward cross pattern for FWD vehicles.
6. 6

   Install wheels in new positions
   Mount each wheel onto its new hub position. Ensure the wheel seats flush against the hub face with no debris between surfaces. Thread all lug nuts by hand to prevent cross-threading.
7. 7

   Torque lug nuts in star pattern
   Using the torque wrench, tighten lug nuts in a star (criss-cross) pattern. For alloy wheels, torque to 130 Nm (96 lb-ft). For steel wheels, torque to 140 Nm (103 lb-ft). Make at least two complete passes in the star pattern to ensure even seating and proper torque.
   Torque spec

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

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

   Lower vehicle and perform final torque check
   Raise the vehicle slightly with the jack to remove load from jack stands. Remove all four jack stands. Carefully lower the vehicle completely to the ground. With the vehicle weight on the wheels, perform a final torque check on all lug nuts in star pattern to the specified torque value.
   Torque spec

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

   Lug Nuts - Steel Wheels140 Nm (103 lb-ft)
9. 9

   Adjust tire pressures
   Check and adjust all four tire pressures to the specification listed on the driver's door jamb placard (typically 35 PSI front and rear for Camry). Ensure the spare tire is also at proper pressure.

Reassembly

1. No reassembly required for this procedure

Verification

• Test drive the vehicle at low speed and verify no vibration or noise from the wheels
• Check that all lug nuts remain tight and show no signs of loosening
• If alloy wheels were installed, recheck lug nut torque after 50 miles of driving as specified
• Monitor tire pressure over the next few days to ensure no slow leaks from remounting
• Record the mileage and date of rotation in vehicle maintenance log

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