Nissan Altima (L34) 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Jacking up vehicle and replacing the damaged tire (AWD models)

WARNING

For AWD vehicles - the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire must be installed to the rear wheels only. If a front tire is punctured, install the original rear tire onto the front wheel, then install the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire on the rear.

Failure to do so could cause overheating to the AWD system.

WARNING

• Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. If it is necessary to work under the vehicle, support it with safety stands.
• Use only the jack provided with your vehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use the jack provided with your vehicle on other vehicles. The jack is designed for lifting only your vehicle during a tire change.
• Use the correct jack-up points. Never use any other part of the vehicle for jack support.
• Never jack up the vehicle more than necessary.
• Never use blocks on or under the jack.
• Do not start or run the engine while vehicle is on the jack. It may cause the vehicle to move. This is especially true for vehicles with limited slip differentials.
• Do not allow passengers to stay in the vehicle while it is on the jack.
• Never run the engine with a wheel(s) off the ground. It may cause the vehicle to move.

Always refer to the illustration for the correct placement and jack-up points for your specific vehicle model and jack type.

Carefully read the caution label attached to the jack body and the following instructions.

If a flat tire occurs on the front axle of AWD vehicle, the spare tire must be applied to the rear axle of the vehicle.

1. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns by turning counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench. Do not remove the wheel nuts until the tire is off the ground.

2. Place the jack directly under the jack-up point as illustrated so the top of the jack contacts the vehicle at the jack-up point.

Align the jack head between the two notches in the front or the rear as shown. Also fit the groove of the jack head between the notches as shown.

NOTE:

Do not place jack on the notches between the front most and rear most jacking points.

The jack should be used on firm and level ground.

3. Jack up the rear axle of the vehicle. To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack lever and rod with both hands. Carefully raise the vehicle until the tire clears the ground. Remove the wheel nuts, and then remove the tire and set aside.

4. Apply the spare tire to the rear axle of the vehicle, replace the wheel nuts and tighten.

5. Lower the jack and further tighten the wheel nuts to the recommended torque, see "Installing the spare tire".

6. Jack up the front axle of the vehicle and remove the damaged wheel.

7. Apply the wheel that was removed from the rear axle to the front axle of the vehicle, replace the wheel nuts and tighten.

8. Lower the jack and further tighten the wheel nuts to the recommended torque, see "Installing the spare tire".