To use the wheel blocks,
lift the wheel block and
lock into place.Then, use the following as a guide to assist you in the
placement of the wheel blocks.
The following information will tell you next how to use
the jack and change a tire.
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7. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take off the
at tire.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become
loose after time. The wheel could come off and
cause an accident. When you change a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency,
you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this;
but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later,
if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See
Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-79.8. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
Because the nuts might come loose. The
vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing a crash.
9. Put the spare tire on the mounting surface.
10. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of
the nuts toward the wheel after mounting the spare.
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