Service manual

3-26 Tires and Wheels Suspension
2006 LSSV Service Manual Supplement
Installation Procedure
1. Install the carrier into the vehicle bed over the mounting
holes.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Important: Tighten the bolts in the following sequence.
2. Using the aid of an assistant position the reinforcement
bracket under the bed and install bolts (1, 2).
Tighten
2.1. Tighten the long carrier bolts (1) to 68 N•m (50 lb ft).
2.2. Tighten the short carrier bolts (2) to 68 N•m (50 lb ft).
3. Install the spare tire onto the spare tire carrier.
4. Install the wheel nuts onto the studs.
Tighten
Tighten the spare tire nuts to 90 N•m (66 lb ft).
Spare Tire Carrier Replacement (Swing
Away)
Removal Procedure
Caution: Be careful not to drop tire and wheel assemblies
on your hands and feet. Lift properly, using your legs as
well as your body. Tires and wheels are heavy and can
cause injury if not handled correctly.
1. Remove the spare tire wheel nuts.
2. Remove the spare tire from the spare tire carrier.
3. Unlatch and open the spare tire carrier swing arm.
4. Remove the nut (2) from the pivot bolt.
Note location of any shims or washers before removing
the pivot bolt.
5. Hold the carrier and remove the pivot bolt (1).
6. Remove the carrier from the mount.