12. Install the new rubber cap over the axle
bolt bearing area on tire carrier. This piece
will help keep the bearing clean and smooth.
13. Locate the spare tire inner mounting
bracket and nuts and bolts for it. See picture.
14. Bolt to the outside of the tire carrier. In
order to make sure your tire will clear the
bumper use a helper to lift spare tire up to
see how far up to mount the bracket. Torque
the bolts to 25lbs. Note: To minimize shaking
you want the spare to be at the lowest level
necessary to clear the bumper.
15. Bolt the outer portion of the spare brack-
et to the inner part. Keep the bolts a little
loose. With the outer all the way extended,
place the spare on it and push tire till tire
touches the carrier. Remove tire. Slide outer
part of bracket in extra 1/4 inch and torque
bolts to 40lbs. Re
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install tire using the lug
nuts supplied with our kit. Torque to 50lbs.