spare tire GMC SIERRA 1995 Owners Manual

For 4-DOOr Utility Models:
A. Hoist Assembly
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Ratchet
D, Jack Handle
E. Retainer
E Valve Stem, Pointed Down
G. Spare Tire
Follow these instructions
to lower the spare tire:
1. One side of the ratchet has an
UP marking. The other side has a DOWN
marking. Assemble
the ratchet to the hook near the end of the jack handle
(as illustrated) with the DOWN marking facing
you. Insert the other end
through the hole
in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft.
2. Turn the ratchet to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the
ratchet until
the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
3. When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable so
it can be pulled up through the wheel opening.
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To Restore Spare or Flat Tire:
1. Lay the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle. Position the tire so
2. Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel opening. Make sure the
that
the valve stem is pointed down and to the rear.
retainer
is fully seated across the underside of the wheel.
3. Attach the ratchet, with the UP marking facing you, near the hook at the
end of the jack handle as illustrated. 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 vehicle. Continue turning the
ratchet until there
are two “clicks” or “ratchets.” 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.
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Driving Guidelines
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-wheel Drive
Vehicle
This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive.
Also, see “Anti-Lock Brakes”
in the Index.
If your vehicle doesn’t have four-wheel drive, you shouldn’t drive off-road
unless you’re
on a level, solid surface.
Off-road driving can be great fun. But it does have some definite hazards.
The greatest of these
is the terrain itself.
“Off-roading” means you’ve left the great North American road system
behind. Traffic lanes aren’t marked. Curves aren’t banked. There are no
road signs. Surfaces can
be slippery. rough, uphill or downhill. In short,
you’ve gone right back to nature.
Off-road driving involves some new skills. And that’s why it’s very
important that
you read this guide. You’ll find many driving tips and
suggestions. These will help make your off-road driving safer and more
enjoyable.
Before You Go Off-Roading
There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have
all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to make sure all
underbody shields
(if so equipped) are properly attached. Be sure you read
all the information about your four-wheel drive vehicle in this manual.
Is
there enough fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated? Are the fluid levels up
where they should be? What are
the local laws that apply to off-roading
where you’ll be driving?
If you don’t know, you should check with law
enforcement people in the area. Will you be
on someone’s private land? If
so, be sure to get the necessary permission.
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
There are some important things to remember about how to load your
vehicle.
The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your
rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward
as you can.
doesn’t toss things around.
Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on the off-road terrain
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a
level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers.
A. Flat Tire
B. Blocked Tire
The following steps will tell
you how to use the jack and change a tire.
The equipment you’ll need
is behind the passenger’s seat. Turn the wing nut
counterclockwise and remove the jack cover, if there is one.
Your spare tire
is stowed under the truck bed, at the
rear.
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Jack and Jacking Tool Storage - Chassis Cab Models
a -1
Jacking Tool Storage - Chassis Cab Models
a -1
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3
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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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
.
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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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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I
A ,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.
Stowing the
Tire - Under-Body Carrier
Stow the flat tire under the rwr of the vehicle in spare tire carrier. To stow
the flat tire:
1.
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3.
4.
5.
Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stern
pointed down.
Pull the wheel retainer through thc wheel opening.
Attach the ratchet
to the urheel n'rench with the UP marking Facing
you.
Put the other end of the whcel wrench through the rcar bumper access
hole, located at the passenger side edge
of the license plate. Be sure the
wheel wrench connects into the hoist
shaft.
Turn the ratchet clockwise to raise the tire. Keep turning the ratchet
until the tire is all the way up. You will hear two "clicks" when the tire
is secure. Pull on the tire to nuke sure it is tightly secured.
Stowing the Jack and Jacking Tools
Return the jack, ratchet, wheel wrench and jack extensions to their location
behind the passenger's
seat. Stow thc jack and jacking tools as shown in the
illustrations earlier
in this part. Secure the items and replace the jack cover,
if there is one.
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