spare tire TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1998 Owners Manual

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Stop the vehicle on a level firm
ground, firmly set the parking
brake and put the transmission
in ºPº (automatic) or reverse
(manual). Block the wheel diag-
onally opposite to the one be-
ing changed if necessary.
Make sure to set the jack prop-
erly in the jack point. Raising
the vehicle with jack improperly
positioned will damage the ve-
hicle or may allow the vehicle
to fall off the jack and cause
personal injury.
Never get under the vehicle
when the vehicle is supported
by the jack alone.
Use the jack only for lifting
your vehicle during wheel
changing.
Do not raise the vehicle with
someone in the vehicle.
When raising the vehicle, do
not put an object on or under
the jack.
Raise the vehicle only high
enough to remove and change
the tire.NOTICE
Do not continue driving with a
deflated tire. Driving even a shortdistance can damage a tire be-yond repair.
ÐRequired tools and spare
tire

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Cover
(on some models)
1. Get the required tools and spare tire.
1. Tool bag
2. Jack handle
3. Jack
To prepare yourself for an emergency,
you should fam iliarize yourself with
the use of the jack, each of the tools
and their storage locations.

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To remove the spare tire:
1. Insert the end of the jack handle into the lowering screw and turn it
counterclockwise.
2. After the tire is lowered completely to the ground, remove the holding
bracket.
When storing the spare tire, put it in
place with the outer side of the wheel
facing up. Then secure the tire, taking
care that the tire goes straight up
without catching on any other part, to
prevent it from flying forward during a
collision or s udden braking. ÐBlocking the wheel

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6. After making sure that no one is
in the vehicle, raise it high
enough so that the spare tire
can be installed.
Remember you will need more ground
clearance when putting on the spare
tire than when removing the flat tire.
To raise the vehicle, insert the jack
handle extension in to the jack (it is
a loose fit) and turn it clockwise with
the handle, making sure the handle
remains firmly fitted onto the jack
handle extension. As the jack touches
the vehicle and begins to fit, double-
check that it is properly positioned.
CAUTION
Never get under the vehicle when
the vehicle is supported by the
jack alone.
ÐChanging wheels
7. Remove the wheel nuts and change tires.
Lift the flat tire straight off and put it
aside.

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Roll the spare wheel into position and
align the holes in the wheel with the
bolts. Then lift up the wheel and get
at least the top bolt started through
its hole. Wiggle the tire and press it
back over the other bolts.
Before putting on wheels, remove any
corrosion on the mounting surfaces
with a wire brush or such. Installation
of wheels without good metal- to- metal
contact at the mounting surface can
cause wheel nuts to loosen and
eventually cause a wheel to come off
while driving. Therefore after the first
1600 km (1000 miles), check to see
that the wheel nuts are tight. ÐReinstalling wheel nuts

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Checking tire pressure
Keep your tire pressures at the
proper level.
The recommended cold tire pressures,
tire size and the cargo weight rating
are given in Part 8.
You should check the tire pressures
every two weeks, or at least once a
month. And do not forget the spare!
Incorrect tire pressure can reduce
tire life and make your vehicle less
safe to drive.
Low tire pressure results in excessive
wear, poor handling, reduced fuel
economy, and the possib ility of blow-
outs from overheated tires. Also, low
tire pressure can cause poor sealing
of the tire bead. If the tire pressure
is excessively low, there is the possi-
bility of w heel deformation and/or tire
separation.
High tire pressure produces a harsh
ride, handling problems, excessive
wear at the center of the tire tread,
and a greater possibility of tire dam-
age from road hazards.
If a tire frequently needs ref illing,
have it checked by your Toyota deal-
er. The following instructions for
checking tire pressure should be
observed:
The pressure should be checked
only when the tires are cold. If
your vehicle has been packed for
at least 3 hours and has not been
driven for more than 1.5 km or 1
mile since, you will get an accurate
cold tire pressure reading.
Always use a tire pressuregauge. The appearance of a tire
can be misleading. Besides, tire
pressures that are even just a few
pounds off can degrade handling
and ride.
Do not bleed or reduce tire pres-
sure after driving. It is normal for
the tire pressure to be higher after
driving.
Never exceed the vehicle capac-
ity weight. The passenger and lug-
gage weight should be located so
that the vehicle is balanced.
Be sure to reinstall the tire infla-
tion valve caps. Without the valve
caps, dirt or moisture could get
into the valve core and cause air
leakage. If the caps have been
lost, have new ones put on as
soon as possible. Checking and replacing tires

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Tread wear indicator
CHECKING YOUR TIRES
Check the tire tread for the tread
wear indicators. If the indicators
show, replace the tires.
The tires on your Toyota have built- in
tread wear indicators to help you
know when the tires need replace-
ment. When the tread depth wears to
1.6 mm (0.06 in.) or less, the indica-
tors will appear. If you can see the
indicators in two or more adjacent
grooves, the tire should be replaced.
The lower the tread, the higher the
risk of skidding.
The effectiveness of snow tires is
lost if the tread wears down below
4 mm (0.16 in.). Check the tires regularly for dam-
age such as cuts, splits and cracks.
If any damage is found, consult
with a technician and have the tire
repaired or replaced.
Even if the damage does not appear
serious, a qualified technician should
examine the damage. Objects which
have penetrated the tire may have
caused internal damage.
Any tires which are over six years
old must be checked by a qualified
technician even if damage is not
obvious.
Tires deteriorate with age even if they
have never or seldom been used.
This also applies to the spare tire and
tires stored for future use.REPLACING YOUR TIRES
When replacing a tire, use only the
same size and construction as origi-
nally installed and with the same or
greater load capacity.
Using any other size or type of tire
may seriously affect handling, ride,
speedometer/odometer calibration,
ground clearance, and clearance be-
tween the body and tires or snow
chains.