4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough
off
the
ground
so there is enough room for the compact
spare tire
to fit underneath the wheel well.
5.
Remove
all
of the wheel nuts.
6.
Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel
bolts,
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which
it
is
fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could
come
off
and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
the places where the wheel attaches to the
vehicle.
In
an emergency, you can use a cloth
or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use
a scraper or wire brush later,
if
you need to,
to get all the rust or dirt
off.
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