1993 CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER spare tire

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Remove the wheel blocks and jack by turning the wing nut counterclock\
wise.
Remove the wing nut and washer then
pull the wheel blocks and jack off the
bolt.
To remove the ratchet and extension by turning the wing nut
counterclockwise. Remove the wing nut and retainer and take out\

the ratchet and extension.
Spare Tire
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Your spare tire is stored underneath your vehicle. You will use the ratchet
and extension to lower the spare tire.
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The ratchet has an UP side and a DOWN side.
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Attach the ratchet, with the DOWN side facing you, to the extension. The
extension has a socket end and a flat (screwdriver shaped) end. Put the flat
end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door \
frame,
above the bumper. Be sure the flat end connects into the hoist shaft.
Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to t\
he ground. Keep
turning the ratchet until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the
vehicle.
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PO456
You have two wheel blocks stored with your jack. Place 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 of the vehicle, at the opposite end.
Put your spare tire near the flat tire. Remove the wheel trim.
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If there is a wheel cover, remove it by using the flat end of the extension.
Pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off. Be careful; the rim
edges may be sharp. Don't
try to remove it with your bare hands.
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Raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet clockwise. Make sure the UP
marking faces you. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is
enough room for the spare tire to fit.
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Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.
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Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. Rotate the
ratchet clockwise with the
UP marking facing you.
* 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 the right kind.
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Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the wheel nuts
tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque.
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For proper wheel nut torque, see “Wheel Nut Torque” in t\
he Index.
Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won’t fit\
. Store
the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the
flat tire repaired or replaced.
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cover or the Spi
Remove the wheel blocks.
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Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger
b compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these\
in
I the proper place.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle\
was new, it
can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regula\
rly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa). The compact spare is made to go up to 3,000 miles
(5000 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.
Don’t use your compact spare on some other vehicle.
And don’t mix your compact spare or wheel with other wheels\
or tires. They
won’t fit. Keep your spare and its wheel together.
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using them will d\
amage your vehicle and destro) “re chc”? too. Don’t use
ti- chair - 3n your compacl
spare.
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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.
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Trailering Package
PO471
If your vehicle comes with the Trailering Package, there is also a load rating
which includes the weight of the vehicle
and the trailer it tows. This rating is
called the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR).
When you weigh your trailer, be sure to include the weight
of everything you
put in it. And, remember to figure the weight
of the people inside as part of
your load.
Your dealer can help you determine your GCWR.
Add-on Equipment
When you carry removable items, you may need to put a limit on how many
people you carry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before
you buy and install the new equipment.
NOTICE
Your warranty doesn't cover ~rts or components that fail because of
Tires
We don't make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer. These tires are warranted by the tire
manufactu'rers and their warranties are delivered with every new vehicle. If
your spare tire is
a different brand than your road tires, you will have a tire
warranty folder from each of these manufacturers.
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on’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s
When to Check: Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your
compact spare tire.
It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa).
How to Check: Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure.
Simply looking at the tires will not tell you the pressure, e\
specially
if you
have radial tires-which may look properly inflated even
if they’re
underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. They help
prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
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