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5-30 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. 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.
Follow this
diagram to
store the
underbody
-mounted
spare.
A. Retainer
B. Valve Stem
(Pointed Down)
C. Spare or Flat Tire
D. SpringE. Wheel Wrench
F. Lower
G. Raise
H. Hoist Arm
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Follow this diagram for the inside-mounted spare.
A. Spare or Flat Tire
B. Retainer
C. Nut
D. Wheel Carrier
E. HookFollow this diagram for the rear
-mounted spare.
A. Wheel Carrier
B. Spare or Flat Tire
C. Wheel Nut and Locking Nut Cylinder
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6. Reinstall the locking wheel nut using the wheel
wrench. Then push the lock case onto the lug nut
until it stops. The key does not have to be inserted
into the lock. Push the lock case to be sure it is
secured. The special lug nut and lock case is not
intended to be used on any road wheel, only on the
spare wheel carrier. Tighten the nuts on the wheel
carrier to 22 to 32 lb
-ft (30 to 40 N´m).
CAUTION:
Make sure the tire and carrier are secure.
Driving with the tire or carrier unlatched could
injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle.
7. Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to
the proper location in your vehicle's rear area.
Secure the items and replace the jack cover.Use the following diagram as a guide.
A. Retainer
B. Rubber Band
(Some Models)
C. Work Gloves
D. Mat
E. Jack Storage Cover
F. Wheel BlocksG. Hub Cap
Removal Tool
(Some Models)
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack
J. Jacking Instructions