2022 Land Rover DEFENDER WHEEL CHANGING
WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY
Make sure to read and fully understand the following warnings. Failure to comply with the safety instructions could result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.
If in any doubt regarding the ability to carry out the instructions, or comply with warnings, seek assistance.
Always find a safe place to stop, off the highway and away from traffic. Switch on the hazard warning lights to alert all traffic of the obstruction. Apply the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) and engage Park (P). Switch the engine off and remove the smart key from the vehicle.
If available, place a warning triangle at a suitable distance behind the vehicle, facing toward oncoming traffic.
Different countries have different traffic laws. Carrying and/or using warning triangles may be required by law when stopping at the side of a highway. The driver is responsible for staying informed about road regulations, and for complying with local traffic laws.
In an emergency or a breakdown situation, wear a reflective jacket if stopped at the side of the road and working around the vehicle.
Different countries have different traffic laws. Carrying and/or wearing reflective jackets may be required by law. The driver is responsible for staying informed about road regulations, and for complying with local traffic laws.
Make sure that all passengers, and animals, are out of the vehicle and in a safe place, away from the highway.
Make sure that the vehicle and jack are both on firm, level ground. Do not jack the vehicle if it is over a metal grating or manhole cover.
Make sure that the front wheels are in the straight ahead position and engage the steering lock.
Always use the complete jacking lever assembly throughout the wheel changing process, to minimize any chance of accidental injury. Position the jack from the side of the vehicle, in line with the appropriate jacking point.
Never place anything between the jack and the ground, or between the jack and the vehicle.
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle, unless the jack head is fully engaged in the jacking point. Only jack the vehicle using the approved jacking points.
WARNING – THAT NO PERSON SHOULD PLACE ANY PORTION OF THEIR BODY UNDER A VEHICLE THAT IS SUPPORTED BY A JACK.
The jack is designed for wheel changing only. Never work beneath the vehicle with the jack as the only means of support. Always use correctly-rated vehicle support stands, before putting any part of the body beneath the vehicle.
Do not make any alterations or modifications to the jack.
When jacking the vehicle, make sure that all precautions are taken to prevent vehicle movement. As an additional precaution, it is recommended that the wheels of the vehicle are chocked.
When one rear wheel is lifted off the ground, the transmission Park (P) position does not prevent the vehicle from moving. The vehicle can potentially slip off the jack, as the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) operates only on the rear wheels. Use a wheel chock when jacking the vehicle.
Always chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed. Chock the front of a front wheel or the rear of a rear wheel.
If jacking the vehicle on a slight slope is unavoidable, place the chocks on the downhill side of the two opposite wheels. Two chocks must be used if this is the case.
Take care when loosening the lug nuts. The lug wrench may slip off if not properly attached, and the lug nuts may give way suddenly. Either unexpected movement may cause an injury.
Do not start or run the engine while the vehicle is supported only by a jack.
Remove the spare wheel before jacking the vehicle, to avoid destabilizing the vehicle when raised. Take care when lifting the spare wheel and removing the punctured wheel. The wheels are heavy, and can cause injuries if not handled correctly.
After wheel changing, always secure the tools, jack, and the replaced wheel in the correct storage positions. Such objects, if not properly stored, can become propelled objects in a crash or rollover.
TOOL KIT
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before using the tool kit. See WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY.
The tool kit is located beneath the loadspace floor panel.
The tool kit consists of the following:
- Jack assembly.
- Locking lug nut adapter.
- Spare wheel alignment tool.
The jack assembly consists of:
- Jack: Observe the instructions printed on the jack.
- Lug wrench.
- Jack handle.
Tool types and positions may vary from the illustration.
Examine the jack occasionally. Clean and grease the moving parts, particularly the screw thread, to prevent corrosion.
Take careful note of the storage position for each tool, as it is important to return the tools to their correct position after use.
REMOVING THE SPARE WHEEL
Make sure to read and fully understand the following warnings. Failure to comply with the safety instructions may result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before removing the spare wheel. See WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY.
An open taildoor obscures the rear lights. If available, place a warning triangle at a suitable distance behind the vehicle, facing toward oncoming traffic. See WARNING TRIANGLE.
Do not store the wheel while the vehicle is raised on the jack.
Always secure the spare wheel, or the removed wheel, in the correct position, using the three lug nuts.
If in any doubt regarding the ability to remove or secure the spare wheel, seek assistance.
The spare wheel is located on the taildoor. The spare wheel is secured to the vehicle with three lug nuts.
The location of the locking lug nuts depends on the specification of the vehicle:
- Steel wheels: One locking lug nut in the upper position, as shown.
- Alloy wheels: Two locking lug nuts in the lower positions, as shown.
Vehicles with steel wheels have a hubcap. To remove the hubcap:
- Insert a suitable tool into the slot on the hub cap.
- Carefully lever the hub cap off the lug nuts.
To remove the spare wheel:
- Carefully remove the spare wheel’s cover or hub cap.
- Use the locking lug nut adapter and the lug wrench to remove the locking lug nuts. See TOOL KIT.
- Remove the standard lug nuts.
WARNING
Make sure that the spare wheel is supported when removing the final lug nut. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
Vehicles with alloy wheels: A spare wheel alignment tool is supplied in the vehicle’s tool kit. See TOOL KIT.
Install the spare wheel alignment tool as shown before storing the spare wheel on the vehicle:
- Fit the spare wheel alignment tool to the spare wheel carrier.
- Tighten the spare wheel alignment tool using the end of the lug wrench.
Make sure that the locking lug nuts are fitted in the correct location.
Reverse the procedure to store the changed wheel. Tighten the spare wheel lug nuts to 89 lb.ft. (120 Nm).
Make sure that the hubcap is correctly aligned to the locking lug nut.
To install the hubcap:
- Align the hubcap to the locking lug nut.
- Press the hubcap firmly into place.
USING WHEEL CHOCKS
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before using wheel chocks. Failure to comply with the safety instructions could result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death. See WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY.
Wheel chocks are a useful addition to a vehicle’s tool kit.
If required, a wheel chock can be stored with the vehicle’s tool kit. See TOOL KIT.
LOCKING LUG NUTS
Not all vehicles have locking lug nuts as standard parts.
The locking lug nut adapter must be correctly aligned and fully fitted to the locking lug nut before usage. Incorrect fitment can result in permanent damage to the locking lug nut adapter. If in doubt, contact a retailer/authorized repairer.
Do not use air tools or power tools to remove or to refit the locking lug nuts. Doing so may damage the locking lug nuts or the locking lug nut adapter.
The locking lug nuts are dependent on the vehicle’s specification:
- Vehicles with alloy wheels.
- Vehicles with steel wheels.
Locking lug nuts can be removed and fitted using only the special adapter provided. See TOOL KIT.
To release the locking lug nuts:
- Fit the locking lug nut adapter onto the locking lug nut. Make sure that the locking lug nut adapter fully engages.
CAUTION
If the locking lug nut adapter is forced onto the locking lug nut, the adapter may be damaged beyond repair.
- Locate the lug wrench over the locking lug nut adapter. Unscrew the lug nut half a turn counter-clockwise.
- After raising the vehicle on the jack, remove the locking lug nut.
When the vehicle is first supplied, the lug nut adapter may be stored in the glovebox. If this is the case, the lug nut adapter must be moved to its correct storage position in the loadspace, as soon as possible. See TOOL KIT.
Should a replacement locking lug nut adapter be required, consult an authorized retailer. It is advised to make a note of the locking lug nut adapter code number to allow a replacement to be sourced, if ever required. Depending upon the specification of the locking lug nut adapter, the code may be stamped on the locking lug nut adapter or supplied on a separate card.
| Locking lug nut adapter code number |
WHEEL CHANGING
Make sure to read and fully understand the following warnings. Failure to comply with the safety instructions could result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before changing a wheel. See WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY.
Disconnect any trailer or caravan from the vehicle.
The standard vehicle jacking points should be used to raise the vehicle. Do not raise the vehicle by jacking under the fixed side steps, deployable side steps, or side tubes.
Only jack the vehicle using the jacking points described, or damage to the vehicle could occur.
To allow easier access to the vehicle jacking points, it is recommended that the deployable side steps are in the stored position. See APPS SCREEN.
Vehicles fitted with deployable side steps: Select off-road height before jacking the vehicle. See OFF-ROAD HEIGHT.
Before raising the vehicle:
- Remove the required tools from the vehicle. See TOOL KIT.
- Remove the spare wheel. See REMOVING THE SPARE WHEEL.
- Correctly position the wheel chocks. See WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY.
Vehicles with steel wheels have a hubcap. To remove the hubcap:
- Insert a suitable tool into the slot on the hub cap.
- Carefully lever the hub cap off the lug nuts.
To change a wheel:
- Use the lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts of the wheel to be replaced. Turn half a turn counter-clockwise.
- Locate the jack under the relevant jacking point (1).
CAUTION
Do not allow the jack to contact the sill at any other point, as damage may result.
- Unfold the handle from the stored position on the jack. Fit the lug wrench to the end of the cranking handle.
- Rotate the handle clockwise (2) to raise the jack, until the jack pin locates into the jacking point.
- Raise the vehicle until the wheel is clear of the ground.
WARNING
Avoid rapid, jerky actions. Rapid, jerky actions may cause the vehicle and jack to become unstable, which may result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.
- Remove the lug nuts. Place the lug nuts together where they cannot roll away.
- Remove the wheel and place it to one side.
CAUTION
Do not lay the wheel on its face, as this may damage the finish.
- Fit the spare wheel to the hub.
- Refit the lug nuts. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. Make sure the wheel is making contact with the hub evenly.
- Make sure the area under the vehicle is clear of obstructions. Lower the vehicle slowly and smoothly.
- With all of the wheels on the ground and the jack removed, fully tighten the lug nuts. Tighten the lug nuts, in the sequence shown in the illustration, to the correct torque of 103 lb.ft (140 Nm).
If it is not possible to torque the lug nuts when a wheel is replaced, set to the correct torque as soon as possible.
Check and adjust the tire pressure as soon as possible.
Make sure that the hubcap is correctly aligned to the locking lug nut.
To install the hubcap:
- Align the hubcap to the locking lug nut.
- Press the hubcap firmly into place.