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or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, use a cloth or a
paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a
scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all
the rust or dirt off. See Changing a Flat Tire on
page 6-80.
10. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces, and
spare wheel.
11. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting
surface.
{ WARNING:
Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because
the nuts might come loose. The vehicle’s wheel
could fall off, causing a crash.
12. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of
the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut
clockwise by hand until the wheel is held against
the hub.
13. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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