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3. Prevent vehicle from rolling
away by blocking wheels with
wheel chocks (not supplied with
vehicle) or sizable wood block
or stone. When changing a
wheel on a hill, place chocks
on the downhill side blocking
both wheels of the other axle.
On a level road, place one
chock in front of and one be
hind the wheel that is diagonally
opposite to the wheel
being changed.
4. Using lug wrench, loosen but
do not yet remove the wheel
bolts.
5. Remove the protective cover from
the jack support tube opening by
inserting a screwdriver in the
opening and prying it out.
The tube openings are located
directly behind the front wheel
housings and in front of the rear
wheel housings.
6. Insert jack arm fully into the
tube hole up to the stop.
Position the jack so that it is
always vertical (plumb-line) as
seen from the side (see arrow),
even if the vehicle is parked on
an incline.
7. Jack up the vehicle until the
wheel is clear of the ground.
8. Unscrew wheel bolts completely.
Keep bolt threads protected from
dirt and sand. While removing the
last bolt, hold wheel against hub to
avoid paint damage on rim.
9. Remove wheel. Grip wheel from
sides. Keep hands from beneath
the wheels.
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