Removal Procedure
- Remove the spare tire from the hoist.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- If the secondary latch is engaged and the cable end is visible, perform the following procedure:
| 3.1. | Tighten the cable by turning the hoist shaft clockwise until you hear 2 clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot overtighten the cable. |
| 3.2. | Loosen the cable by turning the hoist shaft counterclockwise 3 or 4 turns. |
| 3.3. | If the spare tire can be lowered, repeat steps 1 and 2 to see if the spare tire can be removed. |
| 3.4. | If the spare tire cannot be lowered, turn the hoist shaft counterclockwise until approximately 15 cm (6 in) of cable is exposed. |
| 3.6. | Place a transmission jack, or equivalent, under the spare tire. |
| 3.7. | Position the center of the transmission jack under the secondary latch release button at the center of the spare tire. Arrange the arms of the transmission jack so they will support the tire after it has been released. |
| 3.8. | Raise the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is firmly held in place, releasing the secondary latch. |
| 3.9. | Lower the tire. If the spare tire is hanging by the cable, turn the hoist shaft counterclockwise until the tire is low enough to remove. |
- If the secondary latch is engaged and the cable end is not visible, perform the following procedure:
| 4.2. | Place a transmission jack, or equivalent, under the spare tire. |
| 4.3. | Position the center of the transmission jack under the secondary latch release button at the center of the spare tire. Arrange the arms of the transmission jack so they will support the tire after it has been released. |
| 4.4. | Raise the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is firmly held in place, releasing the secondary latch. |
| 4.5. | Lower the tire and remove it from the jack. |
- Rotate the guide shaft to expose the retaining pin clip.
- Remove the guide shaft retaining pin clip.
- Remove the guide shaft retaining pin.
- Separate the guide shaft from the hoist and remove it from the vehicle.
- Remove the spare tire hoist retaining bolt.
- Remove the spare tire hoist from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the spare tire hoist into the slot in the rear crossmember.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the spare tire hoist retaining bolt and tighten to
52 N·m (38 lb ft).
- Install the guide shaft to the vehicle, then to the hoist. Ensure that the hole for the retaining pin in the guide shaft and the hoist are aligned.
- Install the guide shaft retaining pin.
- Install the guide shaft retaining pin clip.
- Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
- Install the spare tire to the hoist and raise it into position.
