change wheel GMC YUKON 2007 User Guide

When you drive on sand, you will sense a change
in wheel traction. But it will depend upon how
loosely packed the sand is. On loosely packed
sand, such as on beaches or sand dunes, the tires
will tend to sink into the sand. This has an effect
on steering, accelerating, and braking. Drive
at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns
or abrupt maneuvers.
Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire
traction. On these surfaces, it is very easy to lose
control. On wet ice, for example, the traction is so
poor that you will have difficulty accelerating. And if
you do get moving, poor steering and difficult
braking can cause you to slide out of control.
{CAUTION:
Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, or rivers
can be dangerous. Underwater springs,
currents under the ice, or sudden thaws
can weaken the ice. Your vehicle could
fall through the ice and you and your
passengers could drown. Drive your
vehicle on safe surfaces only.
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Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten
wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque
specications.
Brake linings should always be replaced as
complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return
to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase
in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake
trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc
brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have really good
braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with
top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts
of your braking system — for example, when your
brake linings wear down and you need new ones
put in — be sure you get new approved GM
replacement parts. If you do not, your brakes may
no longer work properly. For example, if someone
puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle,
the balance between your front and rear brakes can
change — for the worse. The braking performance
you have come to expect can change in many other
ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement
brake parts.
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Vehicles that have the Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS) will need to have the TPMS
sensors reset after a tire rotation. See “TPMS
Sensor Identication Codes” underTire Pressure
Monitor System on page 490.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under
Capacities and Specications on page 546.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make 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 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 needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 506.
When It Is Time for New Tires
One way to tell when it
is time for new tires is
to check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires
have only 1/16 inch
(1.6 mm) or less of tread
remaining. Some
commercial truck tires
may not have treadwear
indicators.
You need a new tire if any of the following
statements are true:
You can see the indicators at three or more
places around the tire.
You can see cord or fabric showing through
the tire’s rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or
snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge, or split.
The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage
that cannot be repaired well because of the
size or location of the damage.
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If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are
driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s
tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is
much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you
should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips
about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the at tire will create a drag
that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your
foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel rmly. Steer to maintain lane
position, and then gently brake to a stop well out
of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much
like a skid and may require the same correction
you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout
remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get
the vehicle under control by steering the way
you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy
and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake
to a stop, well off the road if possible.{CAUTION:
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to
do maintenance or repairs is dangerous
without the appropriate safety equipment
and training. The jack provided with your
vehicle is designed only for changing a
at tire. If it is used for anything else, you
or others could be badly injured or killed
if the vehicle slips off the jack. Use the
jack provided with your vehicle only for
changing a at tire.
If a tire goes at, the next part shows how to use the
jacking equipment to change a at tire safely.
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel
damage by driving slowly to a level place.
Turn on your vehicle’s hazard warning ashers.
SeeHazard Warning Flashers on page 192
for more information.{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The
vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over
or fall on you or other people. You and
they could be badly injured or even killed.
Find a level place to change your tire.
To help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain
in the vehicle.
To be even more certain the vehicle will
not move, you should put blocks at the
front and rear of the tire farthest away
from the one being changed. That would
be the tire, on the other side, at the
opposite end of the vehicle.
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When your vehicle has a at tire, use the following
example as a guide to assist you in the placement
of wheel blocks.
The following information will tell you next how to
use the jack and change a tire.Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will need to change a at
tire is stored under the storage tray, which
is located on the driver’s side trim panel (over
the rear wheelhouse).
1. Remove the tray to access the tools by
pulling up on the nger depression under
the jack symbol.
Regular Wheelbase shown,
Extended Wheelbase similar.
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{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 needed,
to get all the rust or dirt off.
6. Remove any rust or
dirt from the wheel
bolts, mounting
surfaces and spare
wheel.
{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.
7. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded
end of the nuts toward the wheel after
mounting the spare tire.
8. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use
the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the
wheel is held against the hub.
9. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to
lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely.
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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 561for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Regular 2.5 lbs 1.130 kg
Extended 3.0 lbs 1.36 kg
Cooling System 18.1 qt 17.1 L
Engine Oil with Filter 6.0 qt† 5.7 L†
Fuel Tank
Regular 26.0 gal 98.4 L
Extended 31.5 gal 119.2 L
Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 6.0 qt 5.7 L
Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 qt 1.4 L
Wheel Nut Torque 140 lbft
190Y
†Oil lter should be changed at every oil change.
After rell, the level must be rechecked. Add enough engine coolant so that the uid is within the proper
operating range.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
6.2L V8 8 Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm)
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Seats (cont.)
Heated Seats - Rear.................................. 17
Memory, Mirrors and Pedals...................... 12
Power Lumbar........................................... 10
Power Reclining Seatbacks........................ 14
Power Seats................................................ 9
Third Row Seat......................................... 32
Secondary Latch System............................. 518
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position......................... 85
Rear Seat Position..................................... 83
Right Front Seat Position........................... 86
Security Light.............................................. 241
Service........................................................ 420
Accessories and Modications.................. 421
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 423
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 421
Doing Your Own Work............................. 422
Engine Soon Light................................... 237
Publications Ordering Information............. 589
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....... 106
Setting the Time.................................274, 275
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 533
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 153
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 154
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 50Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 194
Spare Tire................................................... 526
Installing.................................................. 512
Removing................................................ 507
Storing..................................................... 522
Specications, Capacities............................ 546
Speedometer............................................... 227
Split Bench Seat (60/40)............................... 18
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 349
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light........................... 235
Starting Your Engine................................... 141
Steering...................................................... 353
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 335
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 193
Storage Areas
Cargo Management System..................... 182
Center Console Storage Area................... 179
Convenience Net..................................... 180
Cupholder(s)............................................ 178
Glove Box................................................ 178
Instrument Panel Storage Area................. 178
Luggage Carrier....................................... 179
Rear Storage Area................................... 180
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 390
Sun Visors.................................................. 134
Sunroof....................................................... 185
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Transmission
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 440
Transmission Operation, Automatic.............. 145
Trip Odometer............................................. 227
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 194
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 193
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)........ 208
Understanding Radio Reception................... 336
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 501
Universal Home Remote System........166, 167
Operation........................................168, 174
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 346
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 392
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Customization, DIC......................... 262Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders................................................ 582
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 536
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 536
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 222
Visors.......................................................... 134
Voltmeter Gage........................................... 232
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 225
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 252
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 192
Other Warning Devices............................ 192
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 502
Different Size........................................... 500
Replacement............................................ 503
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 72
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