CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2005 1.G Owners Manual

A. Wing Nut Holding
Wheel Blocks
B. Wheel Blocks
C. Retaining Hook
D. JackE. Knob
F. Retaining Bracket
and Wing Nut
G. Tool Kit and
Jack ToolsA. Knob
B. Retaining Hook
C. Wheel BlocksD. Wing Nut Holding
Wheel Blocks
E. Jack Extended Cab
1500 Crew Cab
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For regular cab models, the equipment you will need is
behind the passenger’s seat. For extended and crew
cab models, the equipment is on the shelf behind
the passenger’s side second row seat.
1. If there is a cover, move the seats forward and turn
the wing nut on the cover counterclockwise to
remove it. For crew cab models, pull up the second
row seat with the loop at the base of the seat
cushion to access the tools.
2. Turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower
the jack head to release the jack from its holder.
3. Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block
retainer by turning the wing nut counterclockwise.
4. Remove the wing nut used to retain the storage
bag and tools by turning it counterclockwise.You will use the jack handle extensions and the wheel
wrench to remove the underbody-mounted spare tire.
A. Spare Tire (Valve
Stem Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire Retainer
E. Hoist Shaft
F. Hoist End of
Extension ToolG. Hoist Shaft
Access Hole
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle
Extensions
J. Spare Tire Lock
(If Equipped)
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1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and
use the ignition key to remove the lock, if equipped
with a spare tire lock (J).
2. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack
handle extensions (I) as shown.3. Insert the hoist end
(open end) (F) of the
extension through
the hole (G) in the
rear bumper.
Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects to
the hoist shaft (E). The ribbed square end of the
extension is used to lower the spare tire.
4. Turn the wheel wrench (H) counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to
turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be
pulled out from under the vehicle.
If the spare tire does not lower to the ground,
the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire
not to lower. SeeSecondary Latch System
on page 5-105.
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5. Use the wheel wrench
hook which allows you
to pull the hoist
cable towards you to
assist in reaching
the spare tire.
6. Tilt the retainer at the
end of the cable when
the tire has been
lowered, so it can be
pulled up through
the wheel opening.
7. Put the spare tire near the at tire.Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
Use the following pictures and instructions to remove
the at tire and raise the vehicle.
The tools you will be using include the jack (A), the
wheel blocks (B), the jack handle (C), the jack handle
extensions (D), and the wheel wrench (E).
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1. If your vehicle has
wheel nut caps, loosen
them by turning the
wheel wrench
counterclockwise.
If the vehicle has a center cap with wheel nut caps,
the wheel nut caps are designed to stay with the
center cap after they are loosened. Remove
the entire center cap.If the wheel has a smooth center cap, place the
chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on
the wheel, and gently pry out.
If the wheel has bolt-on wheel covers, loosen the
plastic nut caps by turning the wheel wrench
in a counterclockwise direction. If needed, nish
loosening them by hand. The nut caps will not come
off. Using the at end of the wheel wrench, pry
along the edge of the cover until it comes off.
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2. Use and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise
to loosen the wheel nuts. Don’t remove the wheel
nuts yet.
Notice:If your vehicle has QUADRASTEER™ and
you use a jack to raise the vehicle without
positioning it correctly, you could damage the
QUADRASTEER™ system. When raising your
vehicle on a jack, avoid contact with tie rods and
tie rod boots.A. Front Location (Two-Wheel-Drive 1500 Series)
B. Front Location (All Other Series)
C. Rear Location (All Series)
3. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown. If the
at tire is on the front of the vehicle (two-wheel-drive
1500 Series vehicles), position the jack under the
bracket attached to the vehicle’s frame, behind
the at tire. If the at tire is on the front of the
vehicle (all other models), position the jack on the
frame behind the at tire.
If the at tire is on the rear, position the jack under
the rear axle between the spring anchor and the
shock absorber bracket.
Jacking Locations
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If you have added a snow plow to the front of your
vehicle, lower the snow plow fully before raising
the vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
{CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to t the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.Front Position — 2WD 1500 Series
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4. 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. Raise the
vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough
room for the spare tire to t under the wheel well. Front Position — All Other Models
Rear Position
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5. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take off the
at tire.
{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
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the places where the wheel attaches to
thevehicle. 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 needed,
to get all the rust or dirt off.
6. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
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7. Install the spare tire.
{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.
8. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of
the nuts toward the wheel.
9. 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 — All Models
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