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Jeep 2015 Grand Cherokee - Owner Manual User Manual

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9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter-

clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks.

10. Finish tightening the lug 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. For correct lug nut

torque refer to Torque Specifications in this section. If

in doubt about the correct tightness, have them

checked with a torque wrench by your authorized

dealer or at a service station.

11. Lower the jack to the fully closed position and return

it and the tools to the proper positions in the foam

tray.

12. Remove the small center cap and securely store the

road wheel in the cargo area.

13. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired as

soon as possible, properly secure the spare tire with

the special wing nut torqued to 3.7 ft-lbs (5 N·m),

reinstall the jack and tool kit foam tray, and latch the

rear load floor cover.

Stowed Spare

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