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How do you change tires on a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country?

To change tires on a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country, you need several tools, including a ratchet with a 1/2 inch drive, a 21mm socket, a floor jack, and a lug wrench.

Here is a step by step guide for changing the tire:

1. Prepare your vehicle. Park your vehicle on a flat surface and turn on the parking brake.

2. Loosen the lug nuts. Use the 1/2 inch ratchet to begin to loosen the lug nuts. Do not completely remove them yet.

3. Raise your vehicle. Position the floor jack underneath your vehicle near the tire you want to change. Use the floor jack to raise your vehicle high enough off the ground so that the tire is completely off the ground.

4. Remove the lug nuts and take off the tire. Use the 1/2 inch ratchet and the 21mm socket to remove the lug nuts completely and take off the tire. Be careful not to drop the lug nuts.

5. Place the new tire onto the lug bolts. Place the new tire onto the lug bolts. Push it on firmly so that it is secure.

6. Replace the lug nuts and lower your vehicle. Hand tighten the lug nuts in a criss-cross pattern. Then, use the ratchet to tighten them further. Lower your vehicle using the floor jack.

7. Fully tighten the lug nuts. Use the lug wrench to fully tighten the lug nuts. Tighten them in a criss-cross pattern.

Once you have finished changing the tire, make sure to store the spare tire and tools in their proper place.