Mariner 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2006)
Spare Tire Carrier: Service and Repair
Spare Tire Carrier
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. NOTE: Do not use air tools to lower the spare wheel and tire assembly.
Using a suitable tool, lower and remove the spare wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the shaft retaining pin on the lift assembly.
4. Remove the shaft.
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Push the shaft rearward from under the vehicle.
5. Remove the 3 lift retaining bolts.
6. Remove the lift assembly from the vehicle underbody.
Installation
1. Install the lift assembly to the vehicle underbody.
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Align the hook on the back of the lift assembly with the notch in the vehicle underbody.
2. NOTE: Do not tighten the bolts.
Loosely install the 3 lift retaining bolts.
3. Install the shaft.
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Insert the shaft through the rear bumper cover.
4. Install the shaft retaining pin on the lift assembly.
5. Tighten the 3 lift retaining bolts.
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Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
6. Position the spare wheel and tire assembly on the lift.
7. NOTE: Do not use air tools to raise the spare wheel and tire assembly into position.