jacking GMC SIERRA 1994 Owners Manual

use the jack and
change a tire.
L Blocked Tire
1 ne equipment you’ll need is behind the passenger’s seat. Your spare tire is
stowed under the truck or mounted to the inside of the truck bed on the
driver’s side.
Jacking Tool Storage- Two and Four Door Models
1. Nut
2. Jack
3. Jack Handle Extension
4. Socket
5. Jack and Tool Storage Box
6. Ratchet
7. Jack Handle
8. Tool Retainer
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Jacking Tool Storage- Extended Cab Models
3
1. Nut
2. Jack and Tool Cover
3. Jack Handle Extension
4. Tool Retainer
5. Jack and Tool Storage Box
6. Ratchet
7. Socket
8. Jack
9. Jack Handle
Jacking Tool Storage- Chassis Cab Models
1. Nut
2. Jack Handle Extension
3. Socket
4. Jack and Tool Storage Box
5. Ratchet
6. Jack Handle
7. Tool Retainer
8. Jack
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Storing the Tire and Jack
Storing Tire and Jack -Underbody Carrier Mounted Spare Tire
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7
1. Hoist Assembly
2. Ratchet
3. Wheel Wrench
4. Hoist Shaft
5. Valve Stem (Pointed Down)
6. Spare Tire
7. Retainer
8. Hoist Cable
Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem
pointed down.
Pull the retainer through the wheel center. Attach the ratchet,\
with the
UP
side facing you, to the socket. Put the flat end of the socket into the hole in
the rear bumper.
Turn the ratchet until the tire is raised against the underside
of the vehicle.
YOU will hear two “clicks” when the tire is secure, but pull on the tire to
make sure.
Return the jack, ratchet, socket and jack extensions to their location behind
the passengers’ seat. Store the jack; and jacking tools
as shown in the
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illustrations earlier in this section. Secure the items and replace the jack
cover
if there is one.
Storing Tire and Jack -Pickup Bed Mounted Spare Tire
1. Spare Tire
2. Spare Wheel
3. Spare Wheel
Mounting Nut
Mounting Bolt
Put the tire in the bed of the vehicle and slide the spare wheel mounting bolt
through the bottom wheel nut hole. Be sure the valve stem fac\
es
out.
Then place the spare wheel mounting nut on the bolt and turn \
it to the right
until the tire is secure.
Return the jack, ratchet, socket and jack extensions
to their location behind
the passengers’ seat. Store the jack and jacking tools as shown in the
illustrations earlier in this section. Secure the items and rep\
lace the jack
cover
if there is one.
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your
wheels. The method known as “rocking” can help you get o\
ut when you’re
stuck, but
you must use caution.
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