1998 Toyota Camry Owners Manual - Page 177

-Required tools and spare tire 1. Get the required tools and spare tire. 1. 2. 3. 4. Wheel nut wrench Jack Jack handle Spare tire Turn the jack joint by hand. To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1 until the jack is free. To store: Turn the joint in direction 2 until the jack is firmly secured to prevent it flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. To remove the spare tire: 1. Loosen the nut and remove it. 2. Remove the spare tire cover. 3. Loosen the bolt and remove it. 4. Remove the spacer. Then take the spare tire out of the vehicle. When storing the spare tire, put it in place with the outer side of the wheel facing up. Then secure the tire by repeating the above removal steps in reverse order to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack, each of the tools and their storage locations. 178