1997 GMC JIMMY spare tire

This vehicle has one
double-sided key for the
ignition, endgate, spare tire
lock (two-door vehicles)
and door locks. It will fit
with either side up.
I NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of new features
that can help prevent theft. But you can have a
lot
of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever
lock your keys inside. You may even have to
damage your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you
have extra keys.
When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair
of identical keys and a key
code number.
The key code number tells your dealer
or a qualified
locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this number
in
a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have
new ones made easily using
this number. Your selling
dealer should also have this number.
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Section 5 Problems on the Road
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5-22 Engine Fan Noise
5-23 Changing a Flat Tire
5-35 Compact Spare ’Tire (If Equipped)
5-36 If YOLI’I-~ Stuck: In Sand. Mud,
5-22 If a Tire Goes Flat
Ice or Snow
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The following steps will tell you how to use thc jack and
change
a tire.
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The jacking equipment you'll need is stored r~long the
driver's rex
wall. In some cases, you may ha\:e to
remove the spare tire in order to reach the jack. Your
vehicle is also equipped with work gloves and a plastic
ground mat
lo assist in the changing of a flat tire.
To remove your jack cover,
pull
up on the latch at the
end
of the cover. near the
endgate and the latch
on the
top of the cover. Remove
the whecl blocks, jack
and
wheel wrench.
NOTICE:
Never remove or restow a tire from/to a stowage
position under the vehicle while the vehicle
is
supported by a jack. Always tighten the tire fully
against the underside of the vehicle when
restowing.
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Insert the key and pull
the lock cast” straight oft‘.
It is not necessary to turn
the key.
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Put the spare tire neat- the l’lat tire.
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire 3. Fit the jack into the appropriate hole nearest the
tlat tire.
1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts.
Don't
remove them yet.
2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack
lift head.
A. Front Frame Hole
B. Rear Frame Hole (?-Door) or Spring Hanger Hole
(+Door)
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
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 yo11 have
to replace them, be sure to get new GILI original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon
as you can and have the
nuts tightened with
a torque wrench to 95 Ib-ft
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
' A CAUTION:
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Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of the vehicle could
cause in,jury. In
a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store
all these
in the proper place.
NOTICE:
An aluminum wheel with a flat tire should always
be stored under the vehicle with the hoist.
However, storing it that way
for an extended
period could damage the wheel.
To avoid this,
have the wheel repaired as soon as possible.
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Follow this diagram to store the llnderbody-mounted spare.
A. Retainer
B. Valve Stem
(Pointed
Down)
C. Spare 01- Flat Tire
D. Spring
E. Wheel Wrench
F. Lower
G. Raise
H. Hoist
Arm
1. Put the tire on the gro~~nd at the rear of the vehicle,
with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear.
2. Pull the retainer t11ro~1sh the wheel.
3. Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on an angle,
through
the hole in the rear bllmper and into the hoist
shaft. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise until the tire
is raised against the underside
of the vehicle.
You will hear two "clicks" when the tire is secure.
but p~111 on the tire to make SLII-e.
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Follow this diagram for the inside-mounted spare.
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A. Spare or Flat Tire
B. Retainer (Two-Wheel Drive)
C. Nut
D. Retainer (Four-Wheel DI-~LT)
E. Wheel Can-ier
E Hook
A. Wheel Carrier
C.
Wheel Nut and Locking Nut Cylinder
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