Introduction “Why should I learn to change my tire? I have road side assistance.”
Introduction“Why should I learn to change my tire? I have
road side assistance.”
Safety firstOnce You are safe
Opening your car hood signals other drivers you’re stopped for repairs.
Turn off the car Apply the parking brake
Turn on the emergency lights
Open the car hood
Gather your toolsFour Essential Tools
Roadside kits can include additional accessories such as:
• road flares• gloves• flashlights• jumper cables
Tire ironCar jack Wheel chocksSpare tire
Chock the WheelsTo Chock The Wheels
Opening your car hood signals other drivers you’re stopped for repairs.
Place the chocks on the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel you’re replacing.
Changing right rear?
Chock the left front!
Review: Chocking
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Loosen the Wheel NutsTo Loosen the Wheel Nuts
Did you know? Loosening the wheel nuts before raising the car prevents unnecessary strain on the emergency brake.
1. Position the tire iron so the handle rests at three o’clock
2. Grasp the wrench near the end and push it down in a clockwise direction
3. Loosen the wheel nuts about a half turn of the wrench
Righty Tighty
Lefty Loosey
Raise the car about 2 to 3
inches
Raise the CarTo Raise the Car
Caution: Never get under a vehicle when the vehicle is on the jack.
1. Position the jack’s base on a level surface
2. Insert the handle and slowly crank clockwise
Small notch on car frame
Video Demonstration
Video Demonstration v1
Video Demonstration v2
Remove the Wheel NutsUsing Your Hands
Caution: If you’ve been driving, be careful handling the wheel nuts – they could be hot!
1. Unscrew and remove the nuts
2. Place them in a safe spot
Replace the tireTo Replace the Tire
Note: Make sure the air valve is facing out and away from the car.
If it’s facing inward, the tire is facing the wrong way!
1. Grab the tire with and slide it off the lug bolts
2. Lay the tire on its side
3. Place the spare tire onto the car
Return the Wheel NutsTo return the wheel nuts
Note: Remember to tighten using only your hands!
You’ll use the tire iron to tighten once the car is on the ground.
1. Double-check the wheel to ensure it’s all the way back on the hub.
2. Reinstall the wheel nuts and tighten them using only your hands.
Lower The CarTo Lower the Car
Note: You’ll know the car is all the way down when the jack comes loose.
1. Turn the jack handle counter-clockwise
2. Remove the jack from under the car
Tighten The Wheel NutsTo Tighten the Nuts
Note: The crisscross pattern helps ensure the wheel is correctly on the hub
1. Select a wheel nut
2. Tighten the wheel nut as tight as you can
Tighten the wheel nut diagonally oppose the wheel nut you just tightened
Cleaning UpReturn Your Tools
Knowledge Check
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