Toyota Tacoma 2018 Owner's Manual page 605

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Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools

Remove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the reverse

Lay down the tire with the valve

stem facing up and install the

holding bracket, inserting the

claw into the wheel lug nut hole.

Turn the jack handle extension

clockwise to take up slack in

Then, check to ensure the claw is

in the wheel lug nut hole and the

holding bracket is centered in the

Holding bracket

While raising, secure the tire, tak-

ing care that the tire goes straight

up without catching on any sur-

rounding parts, to prevent it from

flying forward during a collision or

sudden braking.

Tightening torque:

27.6 ft·lbf (37.4 N·m, 3.8 kgf·m)

Confirm it is not loose after

Push and pull the tire

Try rotating

Visually check to ensure tire is

not hung on surrounding parts.

If looseness or misassembly exists, repeat step

Stow the tools and jack securely.

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

, any time the tire is lowered or disturbed.

Troubleshooting