clock CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2005 1.G Owner's Manual

Front Tire Flat:If the at tire is on a front tire of
the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle and
only one jack handle extension. Attach the wheel
wrench to the jack handle extension. Attach the jack
handle to the jack. Position the jack on the frame
behind the at tire where the frame sections overlap.
Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the
vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground
so there is enough room for the spare tire to
clear the vehicle.Rear Tire Flat:If the at tire is on a rear tire of the
vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle and
both jack handle extensions. Attach the wheel
wrench to the jack handle extensions. Attach the
jack handle to the jack. On all 1500 Series vehicles,
use the jacking pad provided on the rear axle.
On 2500 series vehicles, use the axle between the
spring and shock bracket. Turn the wheel wrench
clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far
enough off the ground so there is enough room
for the spare tire to clear the ground. Front Position
Rear Position — 1500
SeriesRear Position — 2500
Series
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9. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower
the vehicle. Lower the jack completely.
{CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come 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 the
proper torque specication. SeeCapacities
and Specifications on page 5-112for wheel nut
torque specication.
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 specication. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-112for the wheel nut
torque specication. Rear Position — 1500
Series
Rear Position — 2500
Series
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10. Tighten the nuts rmly in a crisscross sequence as
shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise.
When you reinstall the full-size wheel and tire, you must
also reinstall the wheel cover with attached plastic
nuts, the plastic nut caps, or the smooth center cap.
If you are reinstalling a wheel cover with attached
plastic nuts, place it on the wheel and tighten the
nuts by hand to get them started. Then tighten
the nut caps with the wheel wrench until they are
snug. Do not overtighten the nut caps or they
may break.
If you are reinstalling plastic nut caps, tighten the
nuts by hand to get them started. Then tighten
the nut caps with the wheel wrench until they are
snug. Do not overtighten the nut caps or they
may break.
If you are reinstalling the smooth center cap, place
it on the wheel and tap it into place until it seats
ush with the wheel.
Secondary Latch System
Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist
assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is
designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling
off your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work,
the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing
down. SeeStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on
page 5-91.
{CAUTION:
Before beginning this procedure read all the
instructions. Failure to read and follow the
instructions could damage the hoist assembly
and you and others could get hurt. Read and
follow the instructions listed below.
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To release the spare tire from the secondary latch,
do the following:
1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is
visible.
If the cable is not visible proceed to Step 6.
2. If it is visible, rst try to tighten the cable by turning
the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two
clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot overtighten
the cable.
3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench
counterclockwise three or four turns.4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the
spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with
Step 5 ofRemoving the Spare Tire and Tools on
page 5-76.
5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until
approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed.
6. Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends, with
the backs facing each other.
7. Place the bottom edge
of the jack (A) on the
wheel blocks (B),
separating them so that
the jack is balanced
securely.
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8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheel
wrench to the jack and place it (with the wheel
blocks) under the vehicle towards the front of the
rear bumper.9. Position the center lift point of the jack under the
center of the spare tire.
10. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it
lifts the end tting.
11. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops
moving upward and is held rmly in place. The
secondary latch has released and the spare tire is
balancing on the jack.
12. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the
spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by
the cable.
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{CAUTION:
Someone standing too close during the
procedure could be injured by the jack. If the
spare tire does not slide off the jack
completely, make sure no one is behind you or
on either side of you as you pull the jack out
from the spare.
13. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and
carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push
against the spare while rmly pulling the jack out
from under the spare tire with the other hand.
If the spare tire is hanging from the cable, insert the
hoist handle, extension and wheel wrench into
the hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn
the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the
spare the rest of the way.14. Tilt the retainer (D) at
the end of the cable
and pull it through
the wheel opening.
Pull the tire out
from under the vehicle.
15. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the cable
back up if the cable is hanging under the vehicle.
Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can.
You will not be able to store a spare or at tire using
the hoist assembly until it has been replaced.
To continue changing the at tire, seeRemoving the
Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5-80.
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5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the
retainer is seated in the wheel opening.
6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise
until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You
cannot overtighten the cable.
7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A),
and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves,
use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable. Reinstall
the spare tire lock (if equipped).To store the tools, follow these steps:
1. Return the tools to the tool bag and place it back in
the top-box storage unit.
2. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together with
the wing nut by reversing Step 2 underRemoving
the Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-76.
3. Replace the jack cover and tighten the jack-cover
wing nuts.
Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inated spare tire.
A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its
ination pressure regularly. SeeInation - Tire Pressure
on page 5-66andLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-47
for information regarding proper tire ination and loading
your vehicle. For instruction on how to remove, install
or store a spare tire, seeRemoving the Flat Tire
and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5-80andStoring
a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-91.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you should
stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is
correctly inated. Have the damaged or at road
tire repaired or replaced as soon as you can and
installed back onto your vehicle. This way, a spare tire
will be available in case you need it again.
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