Jacking and tire changing
⚠ WARNING!
● Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
● Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
● Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
● The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes.
The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
PREPARATIONS FOR JACKING
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
⚠ WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Shift the transmission into Park (P).
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if the driver’s front wheel is being changed, block the passenger’s rear wheel.
Wheel Blocked
NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being lifted or raised.
JACK LOCATION
The jack and jack tools are stored under the front passenger seat.
REMOVAL OF JACK AND TOOLS
To access the jack and jack tools, you must remove the plastic access cover located on the side of the front passenger’s seat. To remove the cover, pull the front part of the cover (closest to the front of the seat) toward you to release a locking tab. Once the front of the cover is loose, slide the cover toward the front of the seat until it is free from the seat frame.
Jack Access Cover
Remove the jack and tools by turning the wing bolt counterclockwise, remove the wing bolt and then slide the assembly out from under the seat.
Jack And Tools
Release the tool bag straps from the jack and remove tools from bag.
Jack And Tool Bag
There are two ways to assemble the tools:
Assembled For Spare Tire Lowering/Raising
Assembled For Spare Tire Lowering/Raising
1 — Lug Wrench
2 — Extension 2
3 — Extension 3
4 — Extension 4
CAUTION!
● The lug wrench can only be attached to extension 2.
● When attaching the tool to the winch mechanism be sure the large flared end opening on extension 4 is positioned correctly over the winch mechanism adjusting nut.
● Damage to the lug wrench, extensions and winch mechanism may occur from improper tool assembly.
Assembled For Jack Operation
Assembled For Jack Operation
1 — Lug Wrench
2 — Extension 2
3 — Extension 3
4 — Extension 4
5 — Extension With Jack Hook
⚠ WARNING!
After using the jack and tools, always reinstall them in the original carrier and location. While driving you may experience abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration or sharp turns. A loose jack, tools, bracket or other objects in the vehicle may move around with force, resulting in serious injury.
REMOVING THE SPARE TIRE
1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the truck. Attach the lug wrench to the extension tubes with the curved angle facing away from the vehicle.
2. Remove the protective cover over the access hole for the winch mechanism by sliding the cover upward.
Access Hole Cover Location
3. Insert the extension tube through the access hole between the lower tailgate and the top of the fascia/bumper and into the winch mechanism tube.
Winch Mechanism Tube
Inserting The Extension Tubes Into The Access Hole
4. Rotate the lug wrench handle counterclockwise until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle.
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 damage the winch.
Rotating The Lug Wrench Handle
5. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle to gain access to the spare tire retainer.
Removing The Spare Tire
6. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the cable.
7. Pull the retainer through the center of the wheel.
Disengaging The Retainer
JACKING INSTRUCTIONS
⚠ WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
● Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
● Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
● Apply the parking brake firmly and set the transmission in PARK.
● Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
● Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
● Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
● Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
● Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
● If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
● To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
Jack Warning Label
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from the stored location.
2. Using the lug wrench, loosen the wheel nuts (but do not remove), by turning them counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
3. Assemble the jack and tools. Connect the jack handle driver to the extension, then to the lug wrench.
Assembled Jack And Tools
4. Placement for the front and rear jacking locations are critical. See below images for proper jacking locations.
NOTE:
Keep the jack and tools aligned while raising the vehicle.
Jack / Extensions Placement
Front Jacking Location
There is a jack location indicator on the rear portion of the front lower control arm.
Front Lifting Point
When changing a front wheel, place the scissor jack under the rear portion of the lower control arm as shown below.
Front Jacking Location
Rear Jacking Location
Operate the jack using the extension with jack hook and the lug wrench. The extension tubes may be used but are not required.
When changing a rear wheel, assemble the extension with jack hook to the jack and connect the extension tubes. Access the rear jacking location from behind the rear tire. Place the jack under the axle between the wheel and the shock bracket with the extension with jack hook extending to the rear.
Rear Lifting Point
Rear Jacking Location
CAUTION!
Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and adjust the jack position as required.
5. By rotating the lug wrench clockwise, raise the vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface.
⚠ WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts and pull the wheel off.
Install the spare wheel and lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the lug nuts toward the wheel. Hand tighten the lug nuts with the vehicle lifted. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the vehicle has been lowered.
7. Lower the vehicle to the ground and finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each lug nut has been tightened twice. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by an authorized dealer or at a 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. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel center cap, install the 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, and secure the jack and tools in the proper location.
10. Adjust the tire pressure when possible.
NOTE:
Do not oil wheel studs. For chrome wheels, do not substitute with chrome plated wheel 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.
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.
Positioning Of Retainer For Re-installation
3. Remove the extension with the hook and reattach the short extension 5. Attach the lug wrench to the extension tubes with the curved angle facing away from the vehicle ⇒ page . Insert the extension tubes through the access hole between the lower tailgate and the top of the fascia/bumper and into the winch mechanism tube.
Raising The Spare Tire
4. Rotate the lug wrench handle clockwise until the wheel is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle. Continue to rotate until you feel the winch mechanism slip, or click three or four times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire several times to ensure it is firmly in place.
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 damage the winch.
Rotating The Lug Wrench Handle
NOTE:
Have the flat tire repaired or replaced immediately.
⚠ 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. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
REINSTALLING THE JACK AND TOOLS
1. Tighten the jack all the way down by turning the jack turn-screw counterclockwise until the jack is snug.
2. Position the jack and tool bag. Make sure the lug wrench is under the jack near the jack turn-screw.
Jack And Tool Bag
3. Secure the tool bag straps to the jack.
Jack And Tools Tied
4. Place the jack and tools in the storage position holding the jack by the jack turn-screw, slip the jack and tools under the seat so that the bottom slot engages into the fastener on the floor.
NOTE:
Ensure that the jack slides into the front hold down location.
5. Turn the wing bolt clockwise to secure to the floor pan. Reinstall the plastic cover.
Jack And Tools
⚠ WARNING!
After using the jack and tools, always reinstall them in the original carrier and location. While driving you may experience abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration or sharp turns. A loose jack, tools, bracket or other objects in the vehicle may move around with force, resulting in serious injury.