1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN spare wheel

For 4-DOOr Utility Models:
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A. Hoist Assembly
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Ratchet
D. Jack Handle
E. Retainer
E Valve Stem, Pointed Down
G. Spare Tire
Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire:
1. One side of the ratchet has an UP marking. The other side has a DOWN
marking. Assemble the ratchet to the hook near the end
of the jack handle
(as illustrated) with the DOWN marking facing you. Insert the other end
through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft.
2. Turn the ratchet to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the
ratchet until
the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
3. When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable so
it can be pulled up through the wheel opening.
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To Restore Spare or Flat Tire:
1. Lay the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle. Position the tire so
that the valve stem is pointed down and to the rear.
2. Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel opening. Make sure the
retainer is fully seated across
the underside of the wheel.
3. Attach the ratchet, with the UP marking facing you, near the hook at the
end of the jack handle
as illustrated. Insert the other end, on an angle,
through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft.
4. Raise the tire fully against the underside of vehicle. Continue turning the
ratchet until there are two “clicks” or “ratchets.” The spare tire hoist
cannot be over-tightened.
5. Grasp and push against the tire to be sure it is stored securely and does
not move.
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Off-Road Driving with Your Four-wheel Drive
Vehicle
This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive.
Also, see “Anti-Lock Brakes”
in the Index.
If your vehicle doesn’t have four-wheel drive, you shouldn’t drive off-road
unless you’re on a level, solid surface.
Off-road driving can be great
fun. But it does have some definite hazards.
The greatest
of these is the terrain itself.
“Off-roading” means you’ve left the great North American road system
behind. Traffic lanes aren’t marked. Curves aren’t banked. There are no
road signs. Surfaces can be slippery, rough, uphill or downhill. In short,
you’ve gone right back to nature.
Off-road driving involves some new
skills. And that’s why it’s very
important that you read this guide. You’ll find many driving tips and
suggestions. These will help make your off-road driving safer and more
enjoyable.
Before You Go Off-Roading
There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have
all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to make sure all
underbody shields (if
so equipped) are properly attached. Be sure you read
all
the information about your four-wheel drive vehicle in this manual. Is
there enough fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated? Are the fluid levels up
where they should be? What are
the local laws that apply to off-roading
where you’ll be driving? If you don’t know, you should check with law
enforcement people in the area. Will you be
on someone’s private land? If
so, be sure to get the necessary permission.
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
There are some important things to remember about how to load your
vehicle.
0 The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your
0 Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on the off-road terrain
rear axle. Put
heavier items as far forward as you can.
doesn’t toss things around.
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a
level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers.
A. Flat Tire
B . Blocked Tire
The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire.
The equipment you’ll need is located in the rear cargo area. You’ll also find
your spare tire there.
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Spare Tire - 4-DOOr Utility Model
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1. Hoist Assembly
2. Ratchet
3. Wheel Wrench
4. Hoist Shaft
5. Valve Stem, Pointed Down
6. Spare Tire
7. Retainer
8. Hoist Cable
The &door utility spare tire
is stowed under the vehicle in an under-body
carrier.
Remember, never remove or restow a tire from an under-body carrier while
the vehicle
is supported only by a jack.
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I .. Attach the ratchet to
the wheel wrench with
the
DOWN marking
facing
you.
Put the other end of the wheel wrench through the rear bumper access hole,
located
at the passenger side edge of the license plate. Be sure the wheel
wrench connects
into the hoist shaft.
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Turn the ratchet
counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire.
Keep turning the
ratchet
until the spare
tire can be pulled out
from under the
vehicle.
When the tire has been lowered,
tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and
pull
it through the wheel opening.
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Changing the Tire
Start with the jack, the
jack handle and
the
ratchet.
If the flat tire
is on the
rear of the vehicle,
you'll need the jack
handle extensions
also.
Attach the jack handle (and jack handle extension, if needed)
to the jack.
One side of the ratchet has an
UP marking. The other side has a DOWN marking.
With the
UP marking
on the ratchet facing
you, rotate the ratchet
clockwise. That will
lift
the jack head a
little.
Before
you start, put the spare tire near the flat tire. Remove the whee\
l trim and
loosen the wheel nuts. The next part will show
you how to do these things properly.
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If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, put the jack handle extension on
the jack handle.
Position the jack under the vehicle.
I NOTICE:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will
damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack.
Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before
raising your vehicle.
Front Position Rear Position
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f With UP on the ratchet facing you, raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet r
4 there is enough room for the spare tire to fit.
and
wheel wrench clockwise. Raise
the vehicle far enough off the ground so
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