1995 GMC SIERRA spare wheel

Front rosluon Rear Position
With UP on the ratchet facing you, raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet
and wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle
far enough off the ground so
there is enough room for the spare tire to fit.
Remove
all the wheel
nuts and take
off the
flat tire,
A 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 you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off.
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Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare
wheel. Place the spare
on the wheel mounting surface.
A 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.
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.
Front Position Rear Position
Lower the vehicle by rotating the ratchet and wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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A ,CAUTION:
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.
Stowing the
Tire - Under-Body Carrier
Stow the flat tire under the rwr of the vehicle in spare tire carrier. To stow
the flat tire:
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Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stern
pointed down.
Pull the wheel retainer through thc wheel opening.
Attach the ratchet
to the urheel n'rench with the UP marking Facing
you.
Put the other end of the whcel wrench through the rcar bumper access
hole, located at the passenger side edge
of the license plate. Be sure the
wheel wrench connects into the hoist
shaft.
Turn the ratchet clockwise to raise the tire. Keep turning the ratchet
until the tire is all the way up. You will hear two "clicks" when the tire
is secure. Pull on the tire to nuke sure it is tightly secured.
Stowing the Jack and Jacking Tools
Return the jack, ratchet, wheel wrench and jack extensions to their location
behind the passenger's
seat. Stow thc jack and jacking tools as shown in the
illustrations earlier
in this part. Secure the items and replace the jack cover,
if there is one.
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NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is
all right. It’s not.
If’ your tires don’t have enough air
(underinflation)
you can get:
0 Too much flexing
Too much heat
0 Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation), you can get:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the
spare tire.
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, especially
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.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km)
for any signs of unusual wear. If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as
soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires
or wheels. See “When it’s Time for New Tires” and “Wheel Replacement”
later in this section for more information.
If your vehicle has dual rear
wheels, also see
“Dual Tire Operation” later in this section.
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A CAUTION:
If you operate your vehicle with a tire that is badly
underinflated, the tire can overheat. An overheated tire
can lose
air suddenly or catch fire. You or others could be injured. Be
sure all tires (including the spare, if any) are properly inflated.
Buying New Tires
To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the
CertificationRire label.
The tires installed on your vehicle when
it was new a Tire Performance
Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you
get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number. That way, your
vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper
endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during
normal service on your vehicle.
If your tires have an all-season tread
design, the TPC number will be followed by an
“MS” (for mud and snow).
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number,
make sure they are the same. size, load range, speed rating and construction
type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
I A CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you
mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires),
the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have
a crash.
Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all four wheels.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system developed by the United
States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires
by treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
(This applies only to
vehicles sold in the United States.)
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Seats (continued) Reclining Front Seatbacks
....................................... 1-3
Seatback Latches
........................................... 14. 1-8
Doing Your Own Service Work ................................... 6-1
Parts Identification Label
.....................
Service
Publications
.................................
Replacement Parts and Filter Recommendations ....
Service Engine Soon Light (See “Lights”)
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle (See “Supple
System (SIR)”)
Shift Indicator Light (See *‘Lights“)
Shifting Into Park (P)
...........................
Shifting Out of Park .............................
Shock Absorbers (Front) .........................
.................. 6-78
.................. 8-8
....... 6-80.6-84,6-85
:r nental Inflatable Restraint
................. 2-28
................. 2-29
................. 6-45
Specifications Chart (See “Service . Replacement Parts and Filter
Recommendations“) SpareTire
................................................. 5-28.5-29
Speedometer and Odometer (See “Gages”)
Starting Your Engine (See ”Engine-Starting”)
Steering
........................................................ 4-7
Column Shift Lever
............................................ 2-29
InEmergencies
................................................ 4-8
Tips
......................................................... 4-7
Step-Bumperpad ................................................ 2-84
Storage Compartments
............................................ 2-59
Sunvisors
..................................................... 2-57
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)
........................ 1-19
Adding Equipment to Your Facial Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
.......... 1-23
How the Air Bag System Works .................................. 1-20
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
......................... 1-23
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
.......................................... 6-39
T
Tachometer (See “Gages”)
Tail~ate
......................................................... 2-4
Removal ..................................................... 2-4
TIleft ........................................................... 2-8
Thermostat
..................................................... 6-40
Tilt Wheel (Option) .............................................. 2-38
Tires
.......................................................... 6-58
Balancing (See “Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance”)
Chains
...................................................... 6-66
Dual Tire Operation ........................................... 6-62
Flat (See ”Changing
a Flat Tire”)
Inspection and Rotation
........................................ 6-59
Loading (See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
New
........................................................ 6-63
Pressure
..................................................... 6-58
Spare (See ”Spare Tire”)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
................................... 6-63
Top Strap (See “Safety Belts-Child Restraints“)
Torque Lock (See “Transmission-Torque Lock“)
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