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13.6 SPARE WHEEL WINCH
Self-braking wheel winch
1. Remove the wheel nut covers.
2. Unscrew the spare wheel nuts.
3. Lower the spare wheel.
NOTE: Always fit the wheel on the spare wheel bracket with the valve
facing outwards.
13.7 JACKING UP THE LEAF-SPRUNG FRONT AXLE
WARNING! Not using the indicated jacking points of the vehicle and
supporting the vehicle when jacking up can lead to the vehicle falling
off the jack, resulting in the vehicle getting jammed or damaged. This
can lead to dangerous situations and serious injury.
– Always place the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
– Before jacking always secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away by applying the parking brake and/or using wheel chocks.
Never release the parking brake while the vehicle is jacked up.
– Always position the jack on a firm and level surface. If the surface
is not firm place the jack on a support plate.
– Position the jack under the spring attachment of the front axle
when the leaf-sprung front axle must be jacked up. If this is not
possible, place the jack under the spring as close as possible to the
axle. To prevent damage of the leaf spring, the jack must under no
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