CHEVROLET TAHOE 1999 1.G Owners Manual

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7. Replace the wheel
nuts with the
rounded end of the
nuts toward the
wheel. Tighten
each wheel nut by
hand using the
wheel wrench until
the wheel is held
against the hub.
Front Position Rear Position8. Lower the vehicle by rotating the ratchet and
wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the
jack completely.
9. Tighten each
wheel nut by
rotating the wheel
wrench clockwise.

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10. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as
shown. Rotate 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 the
proper torque. For proper torque, see
ªCapacities and Specificationsº in the Index.

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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.
11. Put the wheel trim back on. For vehicles with
plastic wheel nut caps, tighten the caps until they
are finger tight, then tighten them an additional
one
-half of a turn with the ratchet and
wheel wrench.
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 is stored.
Put the tools into the storage box and close it tightly. Fit
the storage box on the bracket with the bolt through the
box. Put the jack onto the box. Be sure the jack is stored
as shown in the following illustrations. The jack handle
attachment point is circled in the following illustrations
to show the direction the jack should face when it is
stored properly. Secure the emergency gloves, if your
vehicle has them, to the jack using the provided strap.
Slide the retainer over the bolt onto the jack and put the
wing nut on it. Turn the nut clockwise until it is tight
against the retainer.

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Replace the jack storage cover, if your vehicle has
one, by simply reversing the removal procedure
described earlier.
Jacking Tool Storage
A. Wheel Wrench
B. Jack Handle
C. Ratchet
D. Jacking Tool Storage Box
E. Jack Handle Extension
Jack Storage -- 2-Door Utility Model
A. Retainer
B. Nut
C. Jack
D. Jack Storage Box
E. Bracket

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Jack Storage -- 4-Door Utility Model
A. Retainer
B. Nut
C. Jack
D. Jack Storage Box
E. BracketJack Storage -- Suburban
A. Retainer
B. Nut
C. Jack Storage Box
D. Bracket
E. Jack

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Store the flat tire in the cargo area of two-door utility
and Suburban models and secure it to the tire carrier. To
store the flat tire:
1. Put the cover back on the tire if your vehicle has one.
2. Put the flat tire in the cargo area of the vehicle, over
the retainer bolt.
3. Slide the adapter onto the bolt in the proper location
for your model and put the wing nut on.
4. Turn the wing nut clockwise until the adapter is tight
and secure against the wheel.
5. Close the tire cover, if you have one.
Spare Tire -- 2-Door Utility Model
1. Carrier
2. J
-Bolt
3. Adapter
4. Spare Tire
5. Nut
6. Cover7. Pins
8. J-Bolt
9. Use Upper Hole and
Pin for P265 Tire or
Lower Hole and Pin
for LT245, P245 and
P235 Tires
Be sure the J
-bolt is hooked properly for your model or
tire size as shown.

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Spare Tire -- Suburban
1. I
-Bolt
2. J
-Bolt
3. Carrier
4. Spare Tire
5. Adapter6. Nut
7. Cover
8. Use Lower Adapter
Hole for eight
-Lug
Rim Only
Be sure the J
-bolt is hooked properly for your model or
tire size as shown.
Spare Tire -- 4-Door Utility Model
A. Hoist Assembly
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Ratchet
D. Jack Handle
E. Retainer
F. Valve Stem, Pointed Down
G. Spare Tire

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For four-door utility models equipped with an
underbody spare tire carrier, follow these instructions to
restore a spare or flat tire:
1. Lay the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle.
Position the tire so that the valve stem is pointed
down and to the rear of the vehicle.
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 ratchet, with the UP mark facing you,
near the hook at the end of the jack handle. Insert the
other end, on an angle, through the hole in the rear
bumper and into the hoist shaft.
4. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle. Continue turning the ratchet until there are
two ªclicksº or ªratchets.º The spare tire hoist
cannot be over
-tightened.
5. Grasp and push against the tire to be sure it is stored
securely and does not move.
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow
In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will
need to spin the wheels, but you don't want to spin your
wheels too fast. The method known as ªrockingº can
help you get out when you're stuck, but you must
use caution.
CAUTION:
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured. And,
the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can
overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire or other damage. When you're
stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't
spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown
on the speedometer.

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NOTICE:
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transmission back
and forth, you can destroy your transmission.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,
see ªTire Chainsº in the Index.
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels. If you have a
four
-wheel drive vehicle, shift into 4HI. Then shift back
and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear,
spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the
accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on
the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear.
By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and
reverse directions, you will cause a rocking motion that
may free your vehicle. If that doesn't get you out after a
few tries, you may need to be towed out. Or, you can use
your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them. If you do
need to be towed out, see ªTowing Your Vehicleº in the
Index.
Using the Recovery Hooks
Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks. The
recovery hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle.
You may need to use them if you're stuck off
-road
and need to be pulled to some place where you can
continue driving.

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CAUTION:
The recovery hooks, when used, are under a lot of
force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never
pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks
could break off and you or others could be
injured from the chain or cable snapping back.
NOTICE:
Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle.
Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not
be covered by warranty.