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Jeep 2004 Liberty User Manual

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9. Finish tightening the lug nuts securely in crisscross
pattern. Have an authorized service technician check that
the torque is 85-110 ft. lbs. (115-149 N·m) as soon as
possible.

10. Remove jack assembly and wheel blocks.

11. Secure jack, lug wrench, jack handle driver, jack
extension, and tire in proper locations.

WARNING!

Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:

• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the

edge of the roadway as possible before raising the
vehicle.

• Apply the parking brake firmly before jacking.
• Always block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel

being raised.

• Do not raise the vehicle higher than is necessary to

remove the tire.

• Never start the engine with the vehicle on a jack.

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