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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
6.
Remove the lug nuts and pull the wheel off. On Single
Rear Wheel (SRW) trucks, install the spare wheel and
lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the wheel nuts
toward the wheel. On 3500 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)
trucks, if the outer tire is being replaced then leave
the inner wheel on the vehicle. If the inner wheel is
being replaced remove the outer wheel and replace
the inner wheel. The wheel nuts are a two-piece
assembly with a flat face. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not fully tighten the lug nuts until the vehicle has
been lowered.
Rear Inner Wheel Proper Placement
(Dual Rear Wheel Equipped)
Dual Rear Wheel Jack Placement
7.
Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the lug
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
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.
Install the wheel center 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, jack, and tools as previously described.
NOTE:
The bottle jack will not lower by turning the dial (thumb-
wheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use the jack driver
in order to lower the jack.
10. Adjust the tire pressure when possible.
NOTE:
Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do not
substitute with chrome plated lug nuts.
T
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1.
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.
2.
Position the wheel behind the rear fascia/bumper
facing outward. Push the end of the winch's cable,
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spring and steel sleeve through the back of the road
wheel. Making sure the valve stem is facing the
ground when the wheel is stowed.
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Reinstalling The Retainer
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