Roadside Repairs
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Jacking, towing and wheel changing To change a wheel, remove the spare wheel and jack, apply the handbrake, and chock the wheel diagonally opposite the one to be changed. On manual transmission models, select first or reverse gear; on automatic transmission models, place the selector lever in “P”. Make sure that the vehicle is located on firm level ground. Use the flat end of the wheelbrace carefully to remove the trim covering the wheel nuts, then slightly loosen the wheel nuts with the brace (see illustrations). Locate the jack head in the jacking point nearest to the wheel to be changed, ensuring that the channel in the jack head fits over the body flange (see illustrations) and turn its handle to raise the jack. When the wheel is clear of the ground, remove the nuts and lift off the wheel. Fit the spare wheel, and moderately tighten the nuts. Lower the vehicle, then tighten the nuts fully and refit the trim. With the spare wheel in position, remove the chock, and stow the jack and tools. When jacking up the vehicle to carry out repair or maintenance tasks, position the jack as follows. If the front of the vehicle is to be raised, either place the jack head under the sump, with a block of wood to prevent damage, or place a jacking beam across the two front points “B” shown in the accompanying illustration, and lift the vehicle evenly. To raise the rear of the vehicle, place a jacking beam across the two rear points “B” shown in the accompanying illustration, and lift the vehicle evenly. To raise the side of the vehicle, place the jack head under the appropriate point indicated in the accompanying illustration - if a trolley jack or similar is used on the points “A” provided for the vehicle’s jack, make up a wooden spacer with a groove cut in it to accept the underbody flange, so that there is
With jack base on firm ground, locate jack head in jacking point - indentations (arrowed) in sill identify jacking points
no risk of the jack slipping or buckling the flange. Never work under, around or near a raised vehicle unless it is adequately supported in at least two places with axle stands or suitable sturdy blocks. The vehicle may be towed, for breakdown recovery purposes only, using the towing eyes positioned at the front and rear of the vehicle (see illustrations). These eyes are intended for towing loads only, and must not be used for lifting the vehicle, either directly or indirectly.
If the vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission, the following precautions must be observed if the vehicle is to be towed, particularly if any kind of transmission fault is suspected. Preferably, a front-end-suspended tow should be used (ie with the front wheels off the ground). If this is not possible, place the selector lever in “N” and tow the vehicle forwards only, never backwards - for a distance of no more than 30 miles (50 km), and at speeds no greater than 30 mph (50 km/h).
Use flat end of wheelbrace to remove trim covering roadwheel nuts
Slacken roadwheel nuts in diagonal sequence
Jacking and supporting points A Jacking points (for vehicle jack in roadside use) - support points (for axle stands in servicing/overhaul work) B Jacking points (for trolley jack or workshop hoist in servicing/overhaul work) - additional support points
Front towing eye
Rear towing eye
