1993 CHEVROLET BLAZER Owners Manual

1 CAUTION
* Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, ’
h can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel
I could corne off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt fmm 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 ~r wire brush later, if you
need to, to get all the rust or dirt off.
Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces or spare
wheel. Place the spare on the wheel mounting
surface.
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.
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Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
Tighten each wheel
nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
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front Rear
Tighten the nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. Rotate the ratchet
clockwise with the
UP marking facing you.
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CAUTION I
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cau\
se
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.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened
with a torque wrench
to the promr toraue. I
For proper torque, see “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index.
Put the wheel trim back on. For vehicles with plastic nut cap\
s, tighten the
caps until they are finger tight, then tighten them an additio\
nal one-half turn
with the ratchet. Remove any wheel blocks.
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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(ALL MODELS)
JACK STORAGE NUT
(UTILITY MODEL)
BOX
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Problems on the Road
Storing the Jack and Tire
Storhg the Jack
Put the tools into the storage box and close it tightly, Fit the storage box into
the bracket with the bolt through the box. Put the jack onto the
box. Be sure
the jack points in the right direction as shown for your mode\
l. Secure the
emergency gloves,
if your vehicle has them, to the jack using the provided
strap.
Slide the retainer over the bolt onto the jack and put the w\
ing nut on. Turn
the nut clockwise until it is tight against the retainer.
Replace the jack storage cover,
if your vehicle has one, by simply reversing
the removal procedure described earlier.
Storing the Tire
Be sure the J-bolt is hooked properly for your model or tire size as shown.
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I - BOLT
J - BOLT
,ADAPTER
ADAPTER
NOTE: Use lower hole
for 8 lug rim only.
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If you have a wagon model, use these locations.
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If you have a utility model, use these locations.
Put the cover back on the tire if your vehicle has one.
Put the tire into the vehicle, over the bolt. Slide the adapter onto the bolt in
the proper location for your model, and put the wing nut on. Turn\
the wing
nut clockwise until the adapter is tight against the wheel, then close the
cover.
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or
Snow
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your
wheels. The method known as “rocking” can help you get o\
ut when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode and \
you or I
I-, others could be injured. And, the transmission or other parts of the
vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fi\
re or other damage. When you’re stuck, spin the wheels as litt\
le as
possible. Don’t spin the wheels above
35 mph (55 kmlh) as shown
on the speedometer.
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Pmb/ems on the Road
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around
your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between R and a forward gear
(or with a manual transmission, between First or Second gear and Reverse),
spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while
you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is
in gear. If that doesn’t get you out after a few tries, you may need to be
towed out. Or, you can use your recovery hooks, if your vehicle has them. If
you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Using the Recovery Hooks
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If you ever get stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, your vehicle may be
equipped with recovery hooks. The recovery hooks are provided a\
t the front
of your vehicle. You may need to use them if you’re stuck off-road and need
to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving.
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The recovery hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull
the vehicle straight out. Never pull
on the hooks at a sideways
angle. The hooks could break
off and you or others could be i * Irec'
from the chain or cable snapping back.
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I NOTICE
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Never use the recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Your vehicle could be
damaged and it would not be covered by warranty.
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