2004 Dodge Dakota Owner's Manual - Page 212

212 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher. • Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite 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. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Remove wheel center cap using the spade end of the wheel wrench. 3. 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. 4. 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. Make sure that the upstanding tab of the jack contacts the vertical side of the frame. 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 between the spring and the shock absorber with the drive tubes extending to the rear. Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench.