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[RE02100( ALL)04/95]
4. Connect the other end of the second cable to
a good metallic surface on the engine or
frame of the disabled vehicle.
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[RE02200( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not connect the end of the second
cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
battery to be jumped. A spark may cause
an explosion of the gases that surround
the battery.
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[RE02300( ALL)06/93]
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Attaching jumper cables
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[RE02500( ALL)03/95]
Jump-Starting
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[RE02600( ALL)03/95]
1. Make sure that the jumper cables are not in
the way of moving engine parts, then start
the booster vehicle. Run the engine at a
moderate speed.
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[RE02700( ALL)03/95]
2. Let the discharged battery charge for a few
minutes and then start the disabled vehicle.
It may take a couple of tries before the
vehicle starts. If the vehicle does not start
after several attempts, there may be a
different problem.
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[RE02800( ALL)03/95]
3. When both vehicles are running, let them
idle for a few minutes to charge the
discharged battery.
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[RE02900( ALL)03/95]
Removing jumper cables
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[RE03000( ALL)03/95]
1.Always remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order.Remove the negative (s) end
of the jumper cable from the metallic surface
on the engine or frame of the disabled
vehicle.
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[RE03100( ALL)05/95]
2. Remove the negative (s) cable from the
booster battery.
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[RE03200( ALL)03/95]
3. Remove the positive (+) cable from the
booster battery.
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[RE03400( ALL)05/95]
4. Remove the other end of the positive (+)
cable from the discharged battery.
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[RE03500( ALL)04/95]
After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while
to let the engine ªrelearnº its idle conditions.
Drive it around for a while with all electrical
accessories turned off to let the battery recharge.
You may need to use a battery charger to fully
recharge the battery.
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[RE03550( ALL)03/95]
If you need to replace your battery, seeBattery
in theServicing Your Vehiclechapter.
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[RE03600( ALL)03/95]
Changing a Tire
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[RE03700( ALL)01/95]
If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do
not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease the speed. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off
the ignition, set the parking brake, and turn on
the hazard flashers.
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[RE03800( ALL)03/95]
The Conventional Spare Tire
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[RE03900(BEF )01/95]
If you have the conventional spare tire, you can
use it as a spare or as a regular tire. This spare
tire is identical to the other tires that come with
your vehicle, although the wheel may not match.
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[RE04275(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine
with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a tire.
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[RE04280(BEF )10/94]
Extended use of other than matching size spare
tires on a Traction-Lok axle could result in a
permanent reduction in effectiveness. This loss of
effectiveness does not affect normal driving and
should not be noticeable to the driver.
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[RE05100(BEF )03/95]
Spare Tire Location
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[RE11700( F )05/90]
The spare tire for your truck is stowed at the
rear under the frame unless you have the
optional in-box spare tire mounting.
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[RE11750( F )05/90]
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Spare tire stowage
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[RE11800( F )03/91]
To remove the spare tire:
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[RE11900( F )05/90]
1. With the tapered end of the lug nut wrench
through the eyebolt eye, loosen the bolt until
the bracket is loose from the upper support.
Be careful you do not loosen too much and
cause the spare to fall.
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[RE12000( F )03/90]
2. Line up the eyebolt eye with the channel
slot, the eye toward the tire.
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[RE12100( F )04/89]
3. Hold the socket end of the wrench parallel
to the ground. Put the tapered end into the
channel assembly tube and lift up on the
wrench. At the same time pull the eyebolt
toward the tube and push on the wrench to
pass the eyebolt through the channel
keyhole.
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[RE12200( F )01/89]
4. Lower spare tire, swing the channel to the
rear and remove the lug wrench from the
channel tube.
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[RE12300( F )04/89]
5. Remove the wheel retainer from the center
bolt. If necessary, use the tapered end of the
wrench inserted in the retainer for more
leverage.
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[RE12400( F )01/89]
6. Remove the spare tire from the channel
assembly.
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[RE12500( F )05/95]
RWARNING
Never allow any part of your body to
extend under the channel with mounted
spare tire during removal or installation.
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[RE12600( F )01/89]
To stow the spare tire:
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[RE12700( F )01/89]
1. Position the spare tire so it is balanced on
the channel assembly.
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2. Screw the retainer on the center bolt and
tighten until the wheel is secured to the
channel.
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3. Put the tapered end of the lug nut wrench
into the channel assembly tube and lift and
line up the channel and eyebolt, so the
shoulder of the eyebolt is pushed all the way
into the slot.
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[RE13000( F )01/89]
4. Tighten the eyebolt with the tapered end of
the wrench until the spare tire cannot be
moved by hand pressure. Adjustment of the
driver side channel ball end bolt is not
required when stowing an original
equipment size wheel and tire.
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Position of eyebolt
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[RE13300( F )04/89]
After the eyebolt has been tightened it should be
at a right angle to the slot. That is, it should be
at 90 degrees to the center line of slot, if not,
tighten it to that position. This is necessary to
prevent channel separation and/or loss of the
spare tire if the spare becomes loose in the
channel.
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[RE13350( F )03/91]
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Eyebolt position
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[RE13400( F )12/91]
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Underbody spare tire carrier
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[RE13500( F )01/89]
When the truck is ordered with a spare wheel
only (no tire), it is stowed with a wood spacer
in the usual spare tire location. Remove the
wood spacer before installing the spare tire and
wheel.
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[RE13600( F )01/89]
After the spare tire and wheel are stowed, adjust
the driver side channel ball end bolt and the
eyebolt as necessary until the tire cannot be
moved by hand pressure.
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[RE15100(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Make sure the spare tire and jacking
equipment are stowed and secured in the
proper storage location.
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[RE15200( ALL)03/95]
Preparing to Change the Tire
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[RE15250( ALL)12/91]
NOTE: To lift your vehicle by other than the
front or rear jacking points, be sure to
use only hoist adapters with a wide
contact surface.
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[RE15300(B F )03/91]
1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. If you have an automatic
transmission, put the gearshift in Park. If
you have a manual transmission, put the
gearshift in Reverse. Set the parking brake
and block the wheel that is diagonally
opposite the tire that you are changing.
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[RE15335(B F )12/91]
NOTE: Make sure the ignition is in the OFF
position.
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[RE15350(B F )06/94]
If you have a four-wheel drive vehicles with
manual locking hubs, put transfer case lever in
2H, 4H, or 4L.
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[RE15375(B F )05/95]
When one of the back wheels is off the ground,
the transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack,
even if the vehicle is in P (Park) or 1 (First). To
prevent the vehicle from moving when you
change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set,
then block the wheel (both directions) that is
diagonally opposite (other side and end of the
vehicle) to the tire that is being changed.
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[RE15400(B F )05/95]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
[RE15435(B F )05/95]
When the transfer case is in the N (Neutral)
position, the engine and transmission are
disconnected from the rest of the driveline.
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the
automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the
manual transmission is in gear.
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[RE15440(B F )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the transfer case in the N (Neutral)
position. Always set the parking brake
fully and turn off the ignition when
leaving the vehicle.
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