Spare Tire Carrier Replacement 2 Door 4WD Utility

1. Remove the spare tire from the spare tire carrier mounting nuts.
2. Remove the spare tire from the spare tire carrier.



3. Open the spare tire carrier.
4. Remove the spare tire carrier mounting bolts and the washers.
5. Remove the spare tire carrier from the vehicle.

1. Install the spare tire carrier to the vehicle.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the spare tire carrier washers and the mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the spare tire carrier mounting bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).




3. Install the spare tire to the spare tire carrier.
4. Install the spare tire to the spare tire carrier mounting nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the spare tire to the spare tire carrier mounting nuts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

Important: Close the carrier assembly firmly enough to engage both latches, or the spare tire carrier will rattle when the vehicle is in motion.

5. Close the spare tire carrier.

Spare Tire Carrier Replacement 4 Door Utility

1. Remove the spare tire from the spare tire carrier.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



3. Remove hoist assembly mounting nuts.
4. Remove hoist assembly mounting bolts from the frame.



5. Remove hoist assembly mounting bolts from the rear crossmember.
6. Remove hoist assembly from the vehicle.

1. Install the hoist assembly to the vehicle.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install hoist assembly mounting bolts to the rear crossmember.

Tighten
Tighten the hoist assembly mounting bolts to the rear crossmember to 11 N·m (100 lb in).




3. Install hoist assembly mounting bolts to the frame.
4. Install hoist assembly mounting nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the hoist assembly mounting nuts to 37 N·m (27 lb ft).

5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Install the spare tire to the spare tire carrier.