Dodge 2012 Avenger - User Guide - Manual (Page 75)

4. Turn the jack screw to the left until
the jack can be placed under the
jacking location. Once the jack is
positioned, turn the jack screw to the
right until the jack head is properly
engaged with the lift area closest to
the wheel to be changed. Do not raise
the vehicle until you are sure the jack
is securely engaged.
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack
screw to the right, using the swivel
wrench. Raise the vehicle only until
the tire just clears the surface and
enough clearance is obtained to
install the spare tire. Minimum tire
lift provides maximum stability.
6. Remove the wheel nuts, and pull the wheel and wheel covers (where applicable)
off the hub. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of
the nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts.
7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack
screw to the left.
8. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down
on the wrench while at the end of the
handle for increased leverage. Tighten
the lug nuts in a star pattern until
each nut has been tightened twice.
The correct wheel nut torque is 100 ft
lbs (135 N·m). If you doubt that you
have tightened the nuts correctly,
have them checked with a torque
wrench by your authorized dealer or at
a service station.
9. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is free. Reassemble the lug
wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the
assembly using the means provided.
10. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area and have the tire repaired or
replaced as soon as possible.
11. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure as
required.
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