Caution: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.

Notice: Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tire under your vehicle for an extended period of time or with the valve stem pointing up can damage the wheel. Always stow the wheel with the valve stem pointing down and have the wheel/tire repaired as soon as possible.

Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier.

1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down.



2. Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel opening. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel.



3. Attach the wheel wrench and extensions together as shown.



4. Insert the hoist end of the extension through the hole in the rear bumper and into the funnel-shaped guide.
5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the tire part way up. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening and the valve stem is pointed down.

Continue raising the tire, watch to make sure it does not get caught on anything on the underbody. If the tire does get caught, loosen up two or three turns and push and pull the tire and then retighten.

Repeat this procedure as many times as needed to ensure proper stowage.

6. When the tire is properly seated to the underbody, continue turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you feel the override which is 2 skips. You cannot overtighten the cable.



7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves, check to make sure the tire valve stem is pointing down, then use the wheel wrench to loosen and then tighten the cable.

To store the tools, do the following:

1. Return the wheel wrench, jack extensions and the storage bag to the locations described under Removing the Spare Tire and Tools .
2. Install the wheel blocks first. Then install the jack.
3. Secure the items in the vehicle as shown next.

1. Jack

2. Wheel Blocks

3. Wing Nut

Regular/Extended Cab





1. Jack

2. Wheel Blocks

3. Wing Nut