HUMMER H2 2006 Owners Manual

Before proceeding, be sure to set the wheel blocks at
the appropriate tires as previously shown. To use
the wheel blocks, do the following:
For jack A, locate the wheel blocks which are stored
behind the jack on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
For jack B, remove the
wheel blocks from the tool
bag. Then, lift the wheel
block as shown to
lock it into place.Removing the Spare Tire (SUV)
The spare tire is attached to the tire carrier. To remove
the spare tire, do the following:
1. Open the tire carrier. SeeTailgate/Spare Tire
Carrier on page 2-14for tire carrier operation.
2. Unscrew the wing nut on the back of the tire carrier. Jack B Wheel Blocks
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3. Pull off the license plate holder from the spare tire.
4. For jack A, slide the ratchet onto the wheel
wrench with the DOWN mark facing you. For jack B,
attach the wheel wrench to the wheel wrench
extender to remove the wheel nuts.5. Turn the ratchet with the wheel wrench (jack A)
counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts.
Jack A Tools
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Or, turn the wheel wrench with the wheel wrench
extender (jack B) counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts.
6. Remove the three wheel nuts holding the spare tire
onto the tire carrier.
7. Pull off and gently lower the spare tire to the
ground. Set it next to the at tire.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire (SUT
and SUV)
Jack A (SUV and SUT)
1. To remove the center
cap, place the at end
of the wheel wrench
in the slot on the wheel
and carefully pry the
center cap out.
Jack B Tools
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2. Slide the ratchet onto the wheel wrench with the
DOWN mark facing you.
3. Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to loosen the
wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet.
You will now need to jack the vehicle up using the
following instructions.4. Assemble the jack and tools as follows:
Front Flat Tire:Attach the jack handle with the
hook end connected to the u-hook/clevis on
the jack. Slide the ratchet onto the jack handle with
the UP mark facing you.
Rear Flat Tire:Assemble the jack together with the
jack handle and the jack handle extension. Press
with the UP mark facing you. The retention clip
on the jack handle extension (arrow) so it engages
into the jack handle. Slide the ratchet onto the
jack handle extension.
5. Turn the ratchet clockwise to raise the jack head to
the lifting point.
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6.Front Flat Tire:
Position the jack under
the vehicle on the
frame behind the at
tire where the
frame sections overlap.
See the following
graphic for an
approximate
measurement of the
jack location on
the frame.
Front Flat Tire – Jack A
X = 28.5 inches (72.0 cm)
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Rear Flat Tire:Place the
jack under the curved rear
axle pad. Make sure
the jack head is positioned
so that the rear axle
pad is resting securely on
the jack head.
{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.
{CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to t the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.
7. Turn the ratchet clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise
the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is
enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground.
8. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take off the
at tire. Rear Flat Tire – Jack A
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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.9. 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.
10. Install the spare tire.
11. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of
the nuts toward the wheel.
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12. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the
ratchet to tighten the nuts, with the UP mark
facing you, clockwise until the wheel is held against
the hub.
You will not be tightening the nuts fully yet.13. Lower the vehicle by turning the ratchet
counterclockwise, with the DOWN mark facing you.
Then lower the jack completely.
Front Position – Jack ARear Position – Jack A
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{CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose
and even come off. This could lead to an
accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel
nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to
get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the
proper torque specication. SeeCapacities
and Specifications on page 5-124for wheel nut
torque specication.
Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead
to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specication. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-124for the wheel nut
torque specication.14. Tighten the nuts rmly
in a crisscross
sequence as shown by
turning the ratchet
clockwise, with the UP
mark facing you.
15. When you install the wheel and tire, you must
also reinstall the center cap. Place the cap on
the wheel and tap it into place until it sits ush
with the wheel.
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Jack B (SUV and SUT)
1. To remove the center
cap, place the at end
of the wheel wrench
in the slot on the wheel
and carefully pry the
center cap out.
2. Attach the wheel wrench to the extender.3. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet.
You will now need to jack the vehicle up using the
following instructions.
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