Reinstalling The Jack And Tools - Jeep GLADIATOR 2020 User Manual

1. Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is
facing upward and toward the rear of the
vehicle for convenience in checking the
spare tire inflation. Slide the wheel
retainer through the center of the wheel.
2. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give
clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of
the cable and position it properly across
the wheel opening.
Reinstalling The Retainer
3. Attach the lug wrench to the extension
tubes with the curved angle facing away
from the vehicle. Insert the extension
tubes through the access hole between
the lower tailgate and the top of the
bumper and into the winch mechanism
tube.
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Lug Wrench And Extension Tubes Assembled
And In Position
4. Rotate the lug wrench handle clockwise
until the wheel is drawn into place
against the underside of the vehicle.
Continue to rotate until you feel the
winch mechanism slip, or click three or
four times. It cannot be overtightened.
Push against the tire several times to
ensure it is firmly in place.
Rotating The Lug Wrench Handle
NOTE:
The winch mechanism is designed for use
with the extension tube only. Use of an air
wrench or other power tools is not recom-
mended and can damage the winch.

Reinstalling The Jack And Tools

1. Tighten the jack all the way down by
turning the jack turn-screw counterclock-
wise until the jack is snug.
2. Position the jack and tool bag. Make sure
the lug wrench is under the jack near the
jack turn-screw.
Jack And Tool Bag
3. Secure the tool bag straps to the jack.