GMC SIERRA 1995 Owners Manual

Jack and Jacking Tool Storage - Two and Four Door Models
1. Nut
2. Jack
3. Jack Handle Extension
4. Wheel Wrench
5. Jack and Tool Storage Box
6. Ratchet
7. Jack Handle
8. Tool Retainer
Jack and Jacking Tool Storage - Extended Cab Models
1. Nut
2. Jack and Tool Cover
3. Jack Handle Extension
4. Tool Retainer
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5. Jack and Tool Storage Box
6. Ratchet
7. Wheel Wrench
8. Jack
9. Jack Handle
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Jack and Jacking Tool Storage - Chassis Cab Models
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Jacking Tool Storage - Chassis Cab Models
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1. Nut
2. Jack Handle Extension
3. Wheel Wrench
4. Jack and Tool Storage Box
5. Ratchet
6. Jack Handle
7. Tool Retainer
8, Jack
To Remove the Spare Tire
The spare tire, if you have one, is full size like the other tires on your
vehicle.
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Spare Tire Stowage - Under-Body Carrier
I. Hoist Assembly
2. Ratchet
3. Wheel Wrench
4. Hoist Shaft
5. Valve Stem, Pointed Down
6. Spare Tire
7. Retainer
8. Hoist Cable
The spare tire is stowed under the vehicle
in an under-body carrier.
Remember. never remove or restow
a tire from an under-body carrier while
the vehicle is supported only by a
jack.
If you have a chassis cab, refer to the information from the body
supplier/installer for the location
of your spare tire.
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UP Marking DOWN Marking
One side of the ratchet has an UP marking. The other side has a DOWN
marking.
Attach the ratchet to
the wheel wrench with
the DOWN marking
facing
you.
Put the other end of the wheel wrench through the rear bumper access hole,
located at the passenger side edge of the license plate. Be sure
the wheel
wrench connects
into the hoist shaft.
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Turn the ratchet
counterclockwise to
lower- the spare tire.
Keep turning the
ratchet
until the spare
tire
can be pulled out
from under the
vehicle.
When the tire
has been lowered. till the retainer at the end of the cable and
pull it through the wheel opening.
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Changing the Tire
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Start with the jack, the
jack handle and the
ratchet.
If
the flat tire is on the
rear of
the vehicle,
you’ll need the jack
handle extensions
also.
Attach the jack handle
(and jack handle
extension, if needed)
to the jack.
With the
Up marking
on the ratchet facing
you, rotate the ratchet
clockwise. That will
lift the jack head a
little.
Before
you start, put the spare tire near the flat tire. Remove the wheel trim
and loosen
the wheel nuts. The next part wi!l show you how to do these
things properly.
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Kemoving Wheel Trim
If your vehicle has
wheel
nut caps, use
the wheel wrench and
ratchet
to remove
them. Turn the wheel
wrench
counterclockwise.
with DOWN facing
you, to remove the
wheel
nut caps. Then
take off the hub cap.
If the wheel also has a trim ring. use the wheel wrench to pry along the edge
and remove
it.
If the wheel has a
smooth center piece or
a center piece with
recessed nuts, place
the wheel wrench
in
the slot on the wheel
and gently
pry out.
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Now, use the ratchet
and wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel
nuts.
Turn the wheel
wrench
counterclockwise,
with DOWN facing
you, to loosen the
wheel nuts.
Don’t remove the
wheel nuts yet.
If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, put the jack handle extension on
the jack handle.
Position the jack under the vehicle.
1 A 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.
NOTICE:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will
damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall
off the jack.
Be sure to
fit the jack lift head into the proper location before
raising your vehicle.
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Front rosluon Rear Position
With UP on the ratchet facing you, raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet
and wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle
far enough off the ground so
there is enough room for the spare tire to fit.
Remove
all the wheel
nuts and take
off the
flat tire,
A 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 the places where the wheel attaches
to the vehicle. 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 you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off.
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Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare
wheel. Place the spare
on the wheel mounting surface.
A 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.
Replace the wheel
nuts with the rounded
end
of the nuts toward
the wheel.
Tighten each wheel
nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
Front Position Rear Position
Lower the vehicle by rotating the ratchet and wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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