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Dodge 2008 Dakota User Manual

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• Block both the front and rear

of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if the right front
wheel is being changed, block
the left rear wheel.

• Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the

vehicle is being jacked.

Instructions

1. Lower and remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools
from stowage.

2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove,
the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one
turn while the wheel is still on the ground.

3. When changing a front wheel, place the jack under the
frame rail behind the wheel. Locate the jack as far
forward as possible on the straight part of the frame prior

to inboard transition, as shown. Operate the jack using
the jack drive tube and the wheel wrench - the tube
extension, may be used but is not required.

When changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack drive
tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the
extension tube. Place the jack under the axle in the

Positioning of the Jack Front Wheels

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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