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1. Slide the flat or spare tire (A) onto the tire carrier.
2. Slide the tire retainer plate (C) into the wheel
opening. Be sure that the stud attached to the
tire carrier passes through the hole in the tire
retainer plate.
3. Tighten the nut (D) by hand until tire retainer
plate (C) is snug against the tire.
Then use the ratchet and
spanner to tighten the nut
firmly. Try to move the
tire back and forth slightly
to be sure it is secure.
4. Reattach the wheel blocks (E) to the tire retainer
plate (C) and tighten the wing nut.
5. Reinstall the tire cover onto the spare or flat tire.
Follow these instructions to store the jack and tools:
1. Lower the jack completely.
2. Place the jack in the mounting bracket.
3. Tighten the wingnut (A)
until the jack is securely
fastened.
4. Place the tools in the bag.
5. Slide the securing clip over the bag and secure the
bag to the floor by tightening the wingnut (B) to the
stud coming out of the floor.
In order to reduce the potential of the jack squeaking
or rattling, you will need to preload the jack so it fits
tightly in the mounting bracket. To do this, turn the
u
-hook/clevis at the top of the jack clockwise until the
jack is held tight in the mounting bracket.