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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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[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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[RE12800( F )01/89]
2. Screw the retainer on the center bolt and
tighten until the wheel is secured to the
channel.
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[RE12900( F )01/89]
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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[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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on the transmission. Therefore, the vehicle will
not be prevented from moving when a rear
wheel is lifted, even if the vehicle is in Park and
the parking brake is applied. Be sure to block
both directions of the wheel that is diagonally
opposite to the wheel that is being lifted.
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[RE15450( FM)05/95]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
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[RE15550(BEF )05/95]
2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
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[RE15800(B F )10/92]
The jack and lug wrench are stowed under the
hood on the right front fender inner panel, and
the jack handle is on the radiator support.
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[RE15900(B F )06/93]
half page art:0020286-E
Jack and assembly location
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[RE16800(BEF )12/91]
3. Use the tapered end of the lug nut wrench
to unscrew wheel ornaments attached by
retaining screws. Remove any wheel trim.
Insert the tapered end of the lug nut wrench
behind wheel covers or hubcaps and twist
off.
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[RE16900(BEF )10/89]
4. Loosen the wheel nuts by pulling up on the
handle of the lug nut wrench about one-half
turn (counterclockwise). Do not remove the
wheel lug nuts until you raise the tire off the
ground.
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[RE16950(BEF )05/95]
Removing and Replacing the Tire
[RE17100(B F )02/95]
1. Insert the jack handle into the jack and use
the handle to slide the jack under the
vehicle.
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[RE17175(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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[RE17200(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do
not put any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start
the engine when your vehicle is on the
jack. The jack is only meant for changing
the tire.
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[RE17300(BEF )01/95]
2. Positioning the jack
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[RE19200( F )01/89]
a. To raise a front or rear wheel, place the
jack as shown in the illustration that
applies to your vehicle.
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[RE19300( F )05/90]
one third page art:0020304-A
Positioning the jack
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[RE19400( F )05/90]
one third page art:0020305-B
Positioning the jack
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[RE21151(BEF )10/92]
one third page art:0020939-B
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[RE21200( F )08/91]
b. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the
wheel is completely off the ground.
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[RE21400(BEF )01/95]
3. Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut
wrench.
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[RE21500(BEF )01/95]
4. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
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[RE21600( EFM)01/89]
If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, there are
locating pins on the hubs and wheels with
corresponding holes. When you put the wheel
back on, make sure the pins are lined up with
the proper holes.
[RE21800( EF )02/95]
If your vehicle has single rear wheels, thread the
lug nuts on the wheel studs with the beveled
face toward the wheel. Use the lug nut wrench
to screw the lug nut snugly against the wheel
but do not tighten.
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