JMC Jimmy 1998 Owner's Manual page 254

To remove the
underbody-mounted spare,
insert the chisel end of the
wheel wrench, on an angle,
b
-
into the hole in the rear
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:
bumper. Be sure the chisel
end of the wheel wrench
connects into the hoist shaft.
Turn the wheel wrench to the left to lower the spare tire.
Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can
be pulled out from under the vehicle.
When the tire has been completely lowered,
tilt
the
retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the
wheel opening. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle.
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NOTICE:
To help avoid vehicle damage, do not drive the
vehicle before the cable is properly stored.
If you have an inside-mounted spare tire, the tire must
be removed in order to have access to the jack storage.
To remove an inside-mounted spare tire, reach into your
tire's cover and unscrew the wing nut at the center of the
wheel. Remove it and the retainer. Unhook the tire from
the mounting bracket and remove the cover.
To remove a rear-mounted spare tire, first make sure
that the carrier arm is fully-latched to the endgate. Then
remove the spare tire cover.
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