Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
Spare Tire: Service and Repair
SPARE TIRE WINCH
REMOVAL
NOTE: Do NOT use impact tools on the Spare Tire Winch assembly to raise or lower the Spare Tire.
1. Remove the spare tire.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the three bolts securing the spare tire winch to the crossmember and then remove the winch.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the winch to the crossmember and tighten the three bolts to 39 Nm (28 ft. lbs.).
2. Lower the vehicle.
NOTE: Do NOT use impact tools on the Spare Tire Winch assembly to raise or lower the Spare Tire.
3. Install the spare tire back into position.
