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2 Tire removal
1. Set the jack below the jacking point nearest the
tire to be removed. Jack up the vehicle until the
tire is just about in contact with the ground.
Front wheel jacking point
Below the front axle.
Rear wheel jacking point
Rear leaf spring models: Below the rear axle
housing
Rear air suspension models: Below the rear
leaf springs
NOTE:
A socket wrench turning tool for use in jacking up
the vehicle or loosening/tightening the wheel nuts is
not included in the onboard tools.
2. Using socket wrench included in the onboard
tool set, slightly loosen the wheel nuts. Do not
remove the nuts.
On the right-hand side of the vehicle, turn the
wheel nuts in the direction of arrow . On the
left-hand side of the vehicle, turn the wheel nuts
in the direction of arrow .
WARNING
• Apply the jack only to designated jacking
points. Applying the jack elsewhere could
damage the vehicle and cause the jack to
slip out of position.
• Never rock or climb below the vehicle
when it is jacked up since movement of
the jack could result in a serious injury or
in damage to the vehicle. Never start the
engine when the vehicle is jacked up.
• It is dangerous to leave the vehicle jacked
up for long periods. If you need to raise
the vehicle for an extended period, sup-
port it with bricks or wooden beams.
WARNING
Fit the socket wrench securely on the wheel
nut. If fitted improperly, the wrench will slip
off the nut, and could cause injury.
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