Dodge Durango

 Owners Manual

What to do in emergencies » Jacking and tire changing
Spare Tire Removal

1. Remove the jack tools from the bag.
2.  Raise the rubber mat and remove the plug from storage compartment floor.
3.  Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut. Use the lug wrench handle and extension to completely lower the spare tire. Keep turning the handle until the winch stops.

Lowering/Raising Spare Tire

4. Slide the tire out from under the vehicle and rotate it vertically behind the rear bumper.

Spare Tire

5. Spread the retaining tabs on the plastic plate and pull the metal stamping toward you to release it from the plastic plate.

Tab Location

6. Slide the metal stamping up the steel extension tube and winch cable. Rotate the metal stamping and push it through the hole in the plastic plate and wheel.

Sleeve And Cable

7. Pinch the three short and two long tubes to remove the protective plate from the steel spare wheel.

Releasing Protective Plate

Jack Location

Spare Tire Stowage

Spare Tire Removal

Preparations For Jacking

Jacking Instructions

Road Tire Installation