Oldsmobile Achieva 1997 Owner's Manuals

3. Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel
nuts. Don’t remove them yet.
18” (46cm) 18” (46cm)
4. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits
firmly into the notch
in the vehicle’s frame nearest
the flat tire. Put the compact spare tire near
you.

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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.
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 fit the jack
lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle.
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Do not jack or lift the vehicle using the oil pan.
Pans could crack and begin to leak fluid.
5. Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground so there is enough room for the spare tire
to
fit.
6. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
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7. Remove the wheel cover from the wheel, if your
vehicle has them. Then take
off the flat tire.
8. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and
spare wheel.
A CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the w , 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.

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.
9. Replace the wheel nuts
with the cone end
of the
nuts toward the wheel.
Tighten each nut by
hand or with the wheel
wrench until the wheel
is held against the hub.
10. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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11. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a criss-cross
sequence, as shown.
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 specification.
Incorrect wheel nuts
or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become 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 100 lb-ft
(140 N-m). Don’t
try to put
a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover and wheel nut
caps in the
trunk until you have the flat tire repaired
or replaced.
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Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare.
If you try to put
a wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
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Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
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.
Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment.
Place the tire in the compartment, then secure the
adapter, extension (aluminum wheels only) and wing
bolt. Store the jack and wheel wrench
in the foam tray.
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A. Wrench E. Extension (Aluminum
B. Jack
C. Flat Road Tire
D. Adapter wheels only)
E Wing Bolt
G. Cover
H. Nut
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Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
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.
The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as you
can. See “Compact Spare Tire” in the Index. See the
storage instructions label to replace your compact spare
into your trunk properly.
B
A. Wrench E. Wing Bolt
B. Jack E Cover
C. Spare Tire
G. Nut
D. Adapter
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Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new,
it can lose air after a time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi
(420 Wa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare
tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare
is made to
perform well at speeds up
to 65 mph (105 km/h) for
distances up to
3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish
your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced
where you want.
Of course, it’s best to replace your spare
with a full-size tire as
soon as you can. Your spare will
last longer and be in good shape in case
you need
it again.
NOTICE:
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When the compact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with
guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on
the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts
of your vehicle. Don’t use your compact
spare
on other vehicles.
And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare
tire and its wheel together.
NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them can damage
your vehicle and can damage
the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on
your
compact spare.
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If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck
to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as
“rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but
you must use caution. is
If you
let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured. And,
the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can
overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire or other damage. When you’re
stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don’t
spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 kdh) as shown
on the speedometer.
NOTICE:
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle
as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transaxle back and
forth, you can destroy your transaxle.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,
see “Tire Chains” in the Index.
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels.
If your vehicle
has the Enhanced Traction System, you should turn
the system off. (See “Enhanced Traction System”
in the Index.) Then
shift back and forth between
REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or with a manual
transaxle, between F’IRST
(1) or SECOND (2) and
REVERSE (R)), spinning the wheels as little as
possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift,
and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the
transaxle is in gear. If that doesn’t get you out after
a
few tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do
need to be towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle”
in the Index.

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