Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come
off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
If yo11 have
to replace them, be sure to get new GILI original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon
as you can and have the
nuts tightened with
a torque wrench to 95 Ib-ft
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
' A CAUTION:
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Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of the vehicle could
cause in,jury. In
a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store
all these
in the proper place.
NOTICE:
An aluminum wheel with a flat tire should always
be stored under the vehicle with the hoist.
However, storing it that way
for an extended
period could damage the wheel.
To avoid this,
have the wheel repaired as soon as possible.
5-32
Drive Axle Service
Check rear/front axle fluid le~~el and add as needed.
Check constant velocity .joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil cl~ange intervals. check front
axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary.
Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and
proper installation.
Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive)
Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front
axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary.
Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper
installation. More frequent lubrication may
be required
on
off-~-oad use.
Brake System Inspection (Two-Wheel and
Four-wheel Drive)
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding. leaks. cracks.
chafing. etc. Inspect disc brake pads for
wear and rotors
for surface condition.
Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect
other brake parts, including
drums.
wl~eel cylinders. calipers. parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment.
You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often
if your driving habits
or conditions result in freq~~ent braking.
Brake System Inspection (All-Wheel-Drive)
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding. leaks, cracks.
chafing. etc. Inspect disc brake pads for
wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers. parking brake. etc. Check parking
brake adjustment.
You n~ay need to have your brakes
inspected more often if yo11r driving habits or conditions
result
in freyuent braking.
