wheelbase GMC YUKON XL 2006 Owners Manual

In order to calculate the amount of weight any front
accessory, such as a snow plow, is adding to the front
axle, use the following formula:
(W x (A + W.B.)) / W.B. = Weight the accessory is
adding to the front axle.
Where:
W = Weight of added accessory
A = Distance that the accessory is in front
of the front axle
W.B. = Vehicle WheelbaseFor example, adding a 700 lb (318 kg) snow plow
actually adds more than 700 lbs (318 kg) to the
front axle. Using the formula, if the snow plow is
4 ft (122 cm) in front of the front axle and the wheel
base is 10 ft (305 cm), then:
W = 700 lb (318 kg)
A = 4 ft (122 cm)
W.B. = 10 ft (305 cm)
(W x (A + W.B.)) / W.B. = (700 x (4 + 10)) /
10 = 980 lbs (445 kg)
So, if your vehicle’s front axle reserve capacity is more
than 980 lbs (445 kg), you could add the snow plow
without exceeding the front GAWR.
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Be sure to position the holes in the base of the jack
onto the pin in the mounting bracket.
A. Knob
B. Removable Storage Tray
C. Retaining Hook
D. Retaining Bracket
and Wing Nut
E. Jack ToolsF. Mounting Bracket
G. Wing Nut
Retaining Wheel
Blocks
H. Wheel Blocks
I. Jack1. Return the jack tools (E), to the tool bag.
2. Assemble wheel blocks (H) and jack (I) together
with the wing nut (G) and retaining hook (C).
3. Position under the jack storage tray (B) in the left
rear side panel below the wheelbase and tighten,
adjusting clockwise until the jack is secured tight
in the mounting bracket. Be sure to position
the holes in the base of the jack onto the pin in
the mounting bracket.
4. Use the retaining clip to fasten the tool kit on the
stud in the storage compartment in the rear left
trim panel and turn the wing nut clockwise to
secure.
5. Return the storage tray (B) to its original location.
Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inated spare tire.
A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its
ination pressure regularly. SeeInation - Tire Pressure
on page 5-63andLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-46
for information regarding proper tire ination and loading
your vehicle. For instruction on how to remove, install
or store a spare tire, seeRemoving the Flat Tire
and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5-81andStoring
a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-92. Extended Models
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