Jack point CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2000 1.G Owners Manual

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The equipment you'll need is behind the
passenger's seat.
1. If there is a cover, move the seats forward and turn
the wing nut on the cover counterclockwise to
remove it.
2. The wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer
can be removed by turning the wing
nut counterclockwise.
3. To release the bottle jack from it's holder, turn the
knob on the bottle jack counterclockwise to lower
the jack head slightly.
4. There is also a wing nut used to retain the storage
bag and tools. To remove it, turn the wing
nut counterclockwise.
You'll use the jack handle and the wheel wrench to
remove the underbody
-mounted spare tire.A. Hoist Assembly
B. Wheel Wrench
C. Extensions
D. Hoist Shaft
E. Valve Stem,
Pointed Down
F. Spare TireG. Tire Retainer
H. Hoist Cable
I. Hoist Lock
J. Hoist Shaft
Access Hole
K. Hoist End

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A. Wing Nut
B. Wheel Blocks
C. Wheel Wrench and
Extensions Retainer
D. Gloves
E. Wheel Wrench and
ExtensionsF. Storage Bag
G. Bottle Jack Holder
H. Bottle Jack
I. Wheel Block
Retainer
Store the flat tire where the spare tire was stored.Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare
tire carrier. To store the tire:
1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle
with the valve stem pointed downward and to
the rear.
2. Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel
opening. Make sure that 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 of the way upward. When the tire
is almost in the stored position, adjust the tire so that
the valve stem is toward the rear of the vehicle.

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A. Hoist Assembly
B. Wheel Wrench
C. Extensions
D. Hoist ShaftE. Valve Stem,
Pointed Down
F. Flat or Spare Tire
G. Retainer
H. Hoist Cable
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/hoist shaft to tighten the cable.
Replace the jack, tools and spare tire lock.