HUMMER H2 2006 Owners Manual

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 wheel wrench onto the jack
handle extension.Rear Flat Tire:Assemble the jack together with the
jack handle and the jack handle extensions.
Press the retention clip on the jack handle extension
(arrow) so it engages into the jack handle. Slide
the wheel wrench onto the jack handle extension.
5. Turn the wheel wrench 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 front lower control arm behind the at tire.
See the following graphic for an approximate
measurement of the jack location on the frame.Front Flat Tire – Jack B
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 wheel wrench 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 B
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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
wheel wrench to tighten the nuts by turning it
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 wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Then lower the jack completely.
{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.
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14. Tighten the nuts rmly
in a crisscross
sequence as shown by
turning the wheel
wrench with the wheel
wrench extender
clockwise.
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.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools (SUT)
Storing the Flat or Spare Tire (SUT)
Use the following art and text to help you store the
spare or at tire back into its proper location when you
are done.To store the at or spare tire on the tire carrier, do the
following:
1. Close the tire carrier. SeeTailgate/Spare Tire
Carrier on page 2-14for tire carrier operation.
2. Place the at or spare tire onto the tire carrier with
the outside of the wheel facing you.
3. Reinstall the three nuts holding spare or at tire to
the tire carrier. Tighten the nuts by hand.
4. Use the ratchet and wheel wrench (jack A) to
tighten the nuts rmly.
Jack A Tools
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Or, use the wheel wrench and the wheel wrench
extension (jack B) to tighten the nuts rmly.
Try to move the tire back and forth slightly to be
sure it is secure.5. Slide the license plate holder onto the spare or at
tire. Secure it from the back of the tire carrier with
the wing nut.
If you choose not to reinstall the spare or at tire on
the vehicle, you will still need to reinstall the
license plate holder on the spare tire carrier. Jack B Tools
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Storing the Jack A and Tools (SUT)
Follow these instructions to store jack A and tools:
1. Lower the jack completely.
2. Place the jack (B) in the mounting bracket in the
rear cargo compartment.3. Tighten the wing nut (C) until the jack is securely
fastened.
In order to reduce the potential of the jack
squeaking or rattling, you will need to preload the
jack so it ts tightly in the mounting bracket.
To do this, turn the u-hook/clevis at the top of the
jack clockwise until the jack is held tight in the
mounting bracket.
4. Place the wheel blocks (E) onto the mounting stud
and tighten the wing nut (D) to secure them.
5. Place the tools in the tool bag (A), roll the bag
together tightly and neatly and then close it with
the hook and loop fasteners.
If you do not roll the tool bag tightly and neatly, you
will have trouble getting it back into the storage
retention clips in the next step.
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6. Slide the tool bag into the rear retention clip. It may
help to twist the tool bag as you slide it into the rear
retention clip.7. Push the front of the tool bag down into the front
retention clip.
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8. Replace the jack cover. Be sure the tabs on the
back of the jack cover t into the slots on the
cargo box before closing the jack cover.
9. Lock the cover.
10. Close the spare tire carrier to ensure it securely
latches. SeeTailgate/Spare Tire Carrier on
page 2-14for tire carrier operation.
Storing the Jack B and Tools (SUT)
Follow these instructions to store jack B and tools:
1. Lower the jack completely.
2. Place the jack in the mounting bracket.
3. Turn the u-hook/clevis at the top of the jack
clockwise until the jack is held tight in the
mounting bracket.
4. Push and pull on the jack and retighten if necessary
to make sure the jack is secure.
5. Place the wheel blocks in the tool bag.
6. Place the remaining tools in the tool bag.
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