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Never use the front or rear
differential as a jacking point.
8. Remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench.
9. Replace the flat tire with the
spare tire, making sure the valve
stem is facing outward. Reinstall the
lug nuts, cone side in, until the
wheel is snug against the hub. Do
not fully tighten the lug nuts until
the wheel has been lowered.
10. Lower the wheel by turning the
jack handle counterclockwise.
11. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown.
12. Stow the flat tire, jack and lug
wrench. Make sure the jack is
fastened so it does not rattle when
you drive.
13. Turn ON the air suspension
switch (if equipped).
14. Unblock the wheels.
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