Service manual

Suspension Tires and Wheels 3-27
2006 LSSV Service Manual Supplement
Installation Procedure
1. Install the carrier into the bracket.
2. Install any shims or washers and install the pivot bolt (1).
3. Lubricate the pivot joint with chassis lubricant. Refer to
Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations in Maintenance
and Lubrication.
4. Install the nut (2) onto the pivot bolt and tighten until
slight pivoting resistance is felt.
5. Install the spare tire onto the spare tire carrier.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
6. Install the wheel nuts onto the studs.
Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 50 N•m (37 lb ft).
7. Adjust the carrier latch. Refer to Spare Tire Carrier Latch
Adjustment (Swing Away).
8. Close and ensure that the spare tire carrier is latched.
Spare Tire Carrier Pivot Bracket
Replacement (Swing Away)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the spare tire carrier. Refer to Spare Tire Carrier
Replacement (Swing Away).
2. Remove the upper pivot mount bolts (1).