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5. By rotating the lug wrench clockwise, raise
the vehicle until the wheel just clears the
surface.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can
make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off
the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the
vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts and pull the wheel off.
Install the spare wheel and lug nuts with the
cone shaped end of the lug nuts toward the
wheel. Hand tighten the lug nuts with the
vehicle lifted. To avoid the risk of forcing the
vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the
lug nuts until the vehicle has been lowered.
7. Lower vehicle to ground, finish tightening
the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench
while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star
pattern until each nut has been tightened
twice. For the correct lug nut torque refer to
"Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications" in
"Technical Specifications".
If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by an
authorized dealer or service station.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop, could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack
parts and the spare tire in the places
provided.
8. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel
center cap, install the cap and remove the
wheel blocks. Do not install chrome or
aluminum wheel center caps on the spare
wheel. This may result in cap damage.
9. Lower the jack to its fully closed position.
Stow the replaced tire, and secure the jack
and tools in the proper location.
10. Adjust the tire pressure when possible.
NOTE:
Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do
not substitute with chrome plated wheel nuts.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels
cannot be stored under the vehicle because the
wheel retainer will not fit through the wheel pilot
hole. Secure the flat tire in the bed of the truck.
Have the flat tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack
parts and the spare tire in the places
provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired
or replaced immediately.
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