wheel CADILLAC ESCALADE 2002 2.G Repair Manual

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Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions
(as needed). Attach the jack handle to the jack.Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack lift
head to the lifting point.

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To remove the center cap place the chisel end of the wheel
wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry out.
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
1. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts. Don't remove the wheel nuts yet.

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Front Position
3. Make sure the jack
head is positioned
so that the rear axle
is resting securely
between the grooves
that are on the jack
head. Turn the wheel
wrench clockwise to
raise the vehicle.
Rear Position
Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is
enough room for the spare tire to fit back underneath the
rear of the vehicle.

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4. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take off the
flat tire.
5. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and
spare wheel.
CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places
where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an
emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel
to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire
brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or
dirt off.

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CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you
do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could
fall off, causing a serious accident.
6. After mounting the
spare, put the wheel
nuts back on with the
rounded end of the
nuts toward the wheel.
Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the wheel
wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel is held against
the hub.
Front Position

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7. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to
lower the vehicle. Lower
the jack completely.
Rear Position
8. Tighten the nuts
firmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown
by turning the wheel
wrench clockwise.
CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to
140 lb
-ft (190 N´m).

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NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the
wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the
proper torque specification.
When you reinstall the full-size wheel and tire, you
must also reinstall the center cap. Place the cap on the
wheel and tap it into place until it seats flush with the
wheel. The cap can only go on one way. Be sure to
line up the tab on the center cap with the indentation
on the wheel.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
Store the flat tire where the spare tire was stored.

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Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare
tire carrier. To store the tire do the following:
1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle
with the valve stem pointed upward.
2. Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel
opening. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across
the underside of the wheel.
3. Attach the wheel wrench and extensions together.
Insert the hoist end through the hole in the rear
bumper and into the hoist shaft.
4. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the
retainer is seated in the wheel opening.
5. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle. Continue turning the wheel wrench until the
tire is secure and the cable is tight. The spare tire
hoist cannot be overtightened.
6. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and
then try to rotate or turn the tire. If the tire moves,
use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable.
Replace the jack, tools and spare tire lock.

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A. Hoist Assembly
B. Wheel Wrench
C. Jack Handle
Extensions
D. Hoist ShaftE. Valve Stem,
Pointed Up
F. Flat or Spare Tire
G. Tire Retainer
H. Hoist CableTo store the tools, follow these procedures:
Under Driver's Side Rear Seat
A. Tool Kit with Jack
Tools and GlovesB. Bracket and
Wing Nut

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Rear Access Panel
A. Speaker
B. Bottle Jack
C. Wing NutD. Retaining Hook
E. Wheel Blocks
F. Cover Panel1. Put the tool kit, with the jack tools and gloves,
in the tool bag and place in the retaining clip under
the driver's side second seat.
2. Tighten down with the wing nut.
3. Then, assemble wheel blocks and bottle jack
together with the wing nut and retaining hook.
4. Position behind the jack storage cover in the left
rear side panel just below the speaker and tighten,
adjusting clockwise until the jack is secured tight in
the mounting bracket.