Pierce Transits Vanpool Program

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Pierce Transits Vanpool Program

• How To Change A Flat Tire

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One of the many essential functions of a
volunteer vanpool driver is the ability to
change a flat tire.
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This demonstration represents one type of vehicle
in our fleet. Please make yourself familiar with
where the spare tire is and the procedures
applicable to the vanpool vehicle provided to you
before you need them.
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During this short video, we will cover the
following tire changing procedures

• Preparing to change a flat tire
• Safety tips
• Removing the jack and lug wrench
• Removing the spare
• Removing the flat
• Replacing the flat
• Stowing the flat
• Fixing the flat

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Please follow these simple guidelines to ensure
that your tire is safely and properly changed.
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If you have a flat tire while driving

• Do not brake heavily.
• Gradually decrease the vehicles speed.
• Hold the steering wheel firmly.
• Slowly move to a safe place on the side of the
  road.

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Carefully exit vehicle, and

• Determine which tire is flat.
• Ensure youre in a safe place.
• Make sure the ground is flat, hard-packed, and
  level.

• Move vehicle, if necessary, to protect yourself
  while changing the tire.

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Preparing to Change a Flat Tire
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Once you have found a safe place to change your
tire, make sure to

• Activate the warning flashers.
• Place gearshift in park.
• Turn off the engine.

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then

• Set the parking brake.

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then

• Place safety triangles along roadway at
  recommended distances.
• 10 feet behind
• 100 feet behind
• 100 feet in front

• Curves, hills, and divided highways require
  different placement. Follow triangle instructions.

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next

• Block both sides (front and back) of the wheel
  that is diagonally opposite the tire you are
  changing. Use rocks or other stable objects.

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and, finally

• Read the instructions in the vehicle manual.

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Safety Tips
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To ensure your safety while changing a tire,
please remember the following safety tips

• Do not put any part of your body under the
  vehicle while changing a tire.
• Do not start the engine when the vehicle is on
  the jack.
• Change the tire using only the jack supplied in
  the vehicle. Do not use other tools.

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Removing the Jack and Lug Wrench
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Remove the jack and lug wrench

• Open the rear doors.
• Open the compartment on the right side of the
  cargo area.

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Remove jack and lug wrench(continued)

• Remove the jack, jack handle, and lug wrench.

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Remove jack and lug wrench(continued)
Lug Wrench
Jack
Jack Handle - extender
Jack Handle
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Removing the Spare Tire
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The spare tire for your vehicle may be stowed
under the rear of your vehicle. To remove the
spare tire

• Open the rear doors and remove the thumbscrew and
  anti-theft bracket.
• If finger pressure will not remove the
  thumbscrew, use the lug wrench to loosen the
  screw.

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To remove the spare tire(continued)

• Remove access plug under the left door.

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To remove the spare tire(continued)

• Insert the tip of the jack handle through the
  access hole and into the tube.

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To remove the spare tire(continued)

• Turn the jack handle counterclockwise until the
  cable is slack and the tire can be slid from
  under the vehicle.

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To remove the spare tire(continued)

• Remove retainer from the spare tire.

Retainer
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Removing the Flat Tire
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Now that you have the spare ready to go, lets
remove the flat tire

• Insert the tapered end of the lug wrench behind
  wheel cover and twist off.

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To remove the flat tire(continued)

• Using the lug wrench and turning
  counterclockwise, loosen the wheel nut lugs ½
  turn. No more.

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To remove the flat tire(continued)

• Carefully apply additional pressure on lug
  wrench, if needed.

• Do not further loosen or remove the lug nuts
  until the tire is raised off the ground.

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To remove the flat tire(continued)

• Assemble the jack handle sections together and
  lock into place.

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To remove the flat tire(continued)

• Lock the jack handle into the jack.
• Use the jack handle to slide the jack under the
  vehicle.

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To remove the flat tire(continued)

• Always position the jack under the axle to raise
  the vehicle.
• Never use the front or rear differential as a
  jacking point.
• Do not place the jack under or on the steering
  linkage.

Axle
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To remove the flat tire(continued)

• Raise the vehicle until the tire is completely
  off of the ground.

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To remove the flat tire(continued)

• Finish removing the lug nuts with the lug wrench.

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To remove the flat tire(continued)

• Carefully remove the flat tire.

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Replacing the Flat Tire
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Youve removed the flat tire. Now, lets
replace it with the spare

• Roll the spare tire into place.
• Always remove any dirt or corrosion present on
  the mounting surface of the wheel.

• Carefully lift the spare tire and place it on the
  lug bolts.

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To replace the flat tire(continued)

• Thread the lug nuts on the studs with the beveled
  face toward the wheel.

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To replace the flat tire(continued)

• Use the lug nut wrench, turning clockwise, to
  screw the lug nuts snugly against the wheel.

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To replace the flat tire(continued)

• Slowly lower the vehicle by turning the jack
  handle counterclockwise.

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To replace the flat tire(continued)

• Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts
  with the lug wrench in the following pattern

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To replace the flat tire(continued)

• Install the wheel cover, if your van has one,
  making sure it is securely snapped into place.

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To replace the flat tire(continued)

• Unblock the wheel.

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Stowing the Flat Tire
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Failure to follow the spare tire stowage
instructions may result in cable failure or loss
of the tire
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To stow the flat tire(continued)

• Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem
  facing in the direction specified on the Tire
  Changing Instructions located with the jack
  hardware.

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To stow the flat tire(continued)

• Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and
  install the retainer through the wheel center.

• Pull on the cable to align the components at the
  end of the cable.

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To stow the flat tire(continued)

• Insert the jack handle into the access hole and
  into the tube.

• Turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is
  raised to its stowed position underneath the
  vehicle.

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To stow the flat tire(continued)

• Note The effort to turn the jack handle
  increases significantly and the spare tire
  carrier ratchets or slips when the tire is raised
  to its maximum.

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To stow the flat tire(continued)

• Check that the tire lies flat against the frame
  and is properly tightened.
• Try to push or pull, then turn the tire to make
  sure that it will not move.

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To stow the flat tire(continued)

• Replace the jack, jack handle, extender, and lug
  wrench.
• Replace the anti-theft bracket and thumb screw.

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Repairing the Flat Tire
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To repair the flat tire

• Bring it to Pierce Transit. Well repair it or
  replace it.
• Take it to a Les Schwab store. Theyll repair it
  if they can. Use your Voyager card to pay for it.

• Do NOT purchase a new tire! If the tire is beyond
  repair, return it to Pierce Transit for a
  replacement.

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You can now successfully change a flat tire on
your vanpool vehicle.
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Thank you for choosing Pierce Transits vanpool
program for your commute!