Wheel (DRW) trucks, if the outer tire is being
replaced then leave the inner wheel on the vehicle.
If the inner wheel is being replaced remove the
outer wheel and replace the inner wheel. The wheel
nuts are a two-piece assembly with a flat face.
Lightly tighten the lug nuts. To avoid the risk of forc-
ing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the
lug nuts until the vehicle has been lowered.
7. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the lug
wrench at the end of the handle for increased lever-
age. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each
nut has been tightened twice
page 303. If in
doubt about the correct tightness, have them
checked with a torque wrench by an authorized
dealer or service station.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop, could endanger the occupants of the
vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire
in the places provided.
8. Install the wheel center cap and remove the wheel
blocks. Do not install chrome or aluminum wheel
center caps on the spare wheel. This may result in
cap damage.
9. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. Stow the
replaced tire, jack, and tools as previously
described.
NOTE:
The bottle jack will not lower by turning the dial
(thumbwheel) by hand, it may be necessary to use
the jack driver in order to lower the jack.
10. Adjust the tire pressure when possible.
NOTE:
Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do not sub-
stitute with chrome plated lug nuts.
TO STOW THE FLAT OR SPARE
1. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to
tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and position
it properly across the wheel opening.
2. Position the wheel behind the rear fascia/bumper
facing outward. Push the end of the winch’s cable,
spring and steel sleeve through the back of the road
wheel. Making sure the valve stem is facing the
ground when the wheel is stowed.
3. Lay the wheel flat after the retainer is installed.
4. Attach the lug wrench to the extension tubes with
the curved angle facing away from the vehicle.
Insert the extensions through the access hole
between the lower tailgate and the top of the fascia/
bumper and into the winch mechanism tube.
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or
other power tools is not recommended and can dam-
age the winch.
Rear Inner Wheel Proper Placement (Dual Rear Wheel
Equipped)
Dual Rear Wheel Jack Placement
Reinstalling The Retainer
256 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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