Spare Tire Stowage - Chrysler Journey User Manual

Spare Tire Stowage

NOTE:
On Seven-Passenger Models, fold the third-
row passenger seats flat. This will provide
more space when accessing the jacking
tools and when operating the winch mecha-
nism.
1. Remove the jack-handle components 1, 2,
and 3 from storage and assemble them.
Lowering/Raising Spare Tire
NOTE:
Assemble components 2 and 3 by seating
the small ball at the end of component 2 in
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the small hole at the end of component 3.
This will lock these components together.
Assemble components 1 and 2 so that the
wheel nut socket at the end of component 1
faces upward when seated on component 2.
This will make it easier to rotate the assem-
bly when operating the winch mechanism.
2. Fit the assembled jack-handle over the
winch drive nut located in the jack storage
area. Rotate the jack-handle assembly counter-
clockwise until there is enough cable slack to
allow you to pull the cable and retainer out from
underneath the vehicle.
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use
with the jack-handle only. Use of an air wrench
or other power tools is not recommended and
it can damage the winch.
3. Place the spare tire near to the winch cable.
Hold the spare upright so that the tire's tread is
on the ground and the valve stem is at the top
of the wheel and facing away from the rear of
the vehicle.
4. Tilt the retainer at the end of the winch cable
and drop it through the center of the wheel.
Then place the spare tire with the cable and
retainer underneath the vehicle.
Spare Tire Retainer
5. Fit the assembled jack-handle over the
winch drive nut. Rotate the jack-handle assem-
bly clockwise to raise the spare tire into the
storage area. Continue to rotate the jack-
handle assembly until you hear the winch
mechanism click three times. It cannot be over
tightened. Push against the tire several times to
be sure it is held securely in place.