Jacking and tire changing 2022 Jeep Wagoneer

Owner’s Manuals 2022 Jacking and tire changing

Jacking and tire changing

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.
Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.

Note:

If your vehicle is equipped with an air suspension system, there is a feature which allows the automatic leveling to be disabled before changing a tire. This feature can be activated through the Uconnect system Suspension.

PREPARATIONS FOR JACKING

Before changing a tire or using the jack please disable the hands free lift gate, This feature can be disabled through the Uconnect system UCONNECT SETTINGS.

Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery areas.
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 being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
Apply the parking brake.
Place the gear selector into PARK (P).
Turn OFF the ignition.
Block both front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the driver’s front tire, block the passenger’s rear wheel.

Wheel Blocked Example

Note:

Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being raised or lifted.

JACK AND TOOLS LOCATION

The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located in the rear cargo area, under the load floor.

Lift up on the load floor handle to access the jack and tool storage.

Load Floor Handle
Remove the jack storage cover to access the jack and tools.

Jack And Tools Access Cover
Pull up to remove jack and tools from storage.

Removing Jack And Tools

Note:

Depending on vehicle trim level, tools shown may vary.

Jack And Tools

Jacking Tools Description


1 — Tow Hook (If Equipped)
2 — Wheel Lug Wrench
3 — Jack Handle Extension
4 — Fuel Funnel
5 — Jack Handle
6 — Scissor Jack

SPARE TIRE STOWAGE

The spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism. To remove or stow the spare, use the jack handle/lug wrench connected to the square socket extension to rotate the “spare tire drive” nut. The nut is located under a rubber plug at the center-rear of the cargo floor area, just inside the liftgate opening.

Spare Tire Location

CAUTION:

The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack wrench extension tool only. Use of air wrench or power tool may damage the winch.

SPARE TIRE REMOVAL

Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the vehicle. The spare tire is stowed underneath the rear cargo area on the outside of the vehicle.

Assemble the jacking tools.

Jacking Tool Assembly

1 — Wheel Lug Wrench

2 — Jack Handle Extension

3 — Jack Handle
Locate and remove plug from the storage compartment floor to expose the winch access hole.

Winch Nut Plug
Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut. Use the wheel lug wrench and extension to completely lower the spare tire. Keep turning the handle counterclockwise until the winch stops.

Winch Drive Nut Location

Wrench Rotation
Slide the tire out from under the vehicle and rotate it vertically behind the rear fascia/bumper.
Pull the metal retainer toward you to release it.
Slide the retainer up the steel extension tube and winch cable. Rotate the retainer and push it through the hole in the wheel.

Releasing Winch Retainer


1 — Wheel Lug Wrench
2 — Jack Handle Extension
3 — Jack Handle

JACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Warning:

Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:

Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
Apply the parking brake firmly and set the transmission in PARK.
Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the back of the wheel facing the ground.

Jack Warning Label

Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts, using the lug wrench by turning them counterclockwise, one turn, while the wheel is still on the ground.

Loosen Lug Nuts
Assemble the jack and tools Spare Tire Removal.

Jack And Tool Assembled
Note:
Placement for the front and rear jacking locations are critical. Keep the jack and tools aligned while raising the vehicle to prevent tool damage. See the following images for proper jacking locations.

Jacking Locations

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
When changing a front tire, place the scissor jack under the front chassis lifting point, as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.

Front Lifting Point

Front Jacking Location
When changing a rear tire, place the scissor jack under the rear chassis lifting point, as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.

Rear Lifting Point

Rear Jacking Location
Raise the vehicle by using the wheel lug wrench and jack handle to turn the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability.
Warning:
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts.

CAUTION:

Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the inflatable spare tire is mounted incorrectly.

Mounting Spare Tire
Warning:
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury.
Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks.
Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice. For correct lug nut torque WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by an authorized dealer or at a service station.

Tighten Lug Nuts
Position the wheel behind the rear fascia/bumper with the valve stem facing inward. Push the end of the winch’s cable, spring and steel sleeve through the front side of the road wheel. Making sure the back of the wheel is facing the ground when the wheel is stowed.

Reinstalling Winch Retainer
Slide the road wheel on the ground until it is directly under the winch and between the rear fascia/bumper and exhaust system heat shields. Raise the tire by turning the lug wrench on the winch extension clockwise until it clicks/ratchets three times to make sure the cable is tight.

Storing Of Road Wheel
Note:
Double check to ensure the tire is snug against the underbody of the vehicle. Damage to the winch cable may result if the vehicle is driven with the tire loose.

Road Wheel Stowage
Warning:
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
Lower the jack to the fully closed position.
Return the Jack and tools back into the jack storage bin. Reinstall the jack storage cover by firmly pushing down until the clips lock into position.
After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.
Have the road wheel and tire repaired as soon as possible and properly secure the spare tire, jack and tool kit.