1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER spare wheel

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Follow this diagram for the inside-mounted spare. Follow this diagram for the rear-mounted spare.
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A. Spare or Flat Tire
B. Retainer
C. Nut
D. Wheel Carrier
E. Hook
A. Wheel Carrier
B. Spare or Flat Tire
C. Wheel Nut and Locking
Nut Cylinder
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Reinstall the locking wheel nut using the wheel wrench.
Then push the lock case onto the lug nut until it stops.
The key does not have to be inserted into the lock. Push
the lock case
to be sure it is secured. The special lug nut
and lock case
is not intended to be used on any road
wheel, only
on the spare wheel carrier. Tighten the nuts
on the wheel carrier to
22 to 32 lb-ft (30 to 40 Nem).
Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the
proper location in your vehicle’s rear area. Secure the
items and replace the jack cover.
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A. Retainer
B. Rubber Band (Some Models)
C. Work Gloves
D. Mat
E. Jack Storage Cover
E Wheel Blocks
G. Hub Cap Removal Tool (Some Models)
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack
J. Jacking Instructions
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Make sure the tire and carrier are secure.
Driving with the tire or carrier unlatched could
injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle.
Compact Spare Tire (If Equipped)
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi
(420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle,
you should stop as soon as possible and make sure
your spare tire
is correctly inflated. The compact
spare
is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph
(105 Wh) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km),
so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire
repaired or replaced where
you want. Of course, it’s besf
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.
NOTICE:
When the compact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with
guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on
the rails. That can damage
the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts
of your vehicle.
Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare
tire and its wheel together.
NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them can damage your vehicle and can damage
the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your
compact spare.
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If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
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.
If you have a compact spare tire, it should be at
60 psi (420 Wa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking
at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10
000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice
unusual wear, 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.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services’’ in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals.
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When rotating your tires, always use one of the correct
rotation patterns shown here.
If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, don’t include it
in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear
inflation pressures as shown on the Certificatiomire
label.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the
Index.
A C. UTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make 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 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. (See
“Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
Using tires of different sizes may also cause
damage
to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size and type tires on all wheels.
It’s all right to drive with your compact spare
(if you have one). It
was developed for use on
your vehicle.
A CAUTION:
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the
wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after
many miles of driving.
A tire and/or wheel could
fail suddenly, causing
a crash. Use only radial-ply
tires
with the wheels on your vehicle.
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.)
The grades are molded
on the sidewalls of most
passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading
system does not apply
to deep tread, winter-type snow
tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters
of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-55
Shift Light
............................... 2.22. 2.70
Shifting
.................................. 2- 18. 2.21
IntoPark
.................................... 2-23
Out of Park
.................................. 2-26
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-34
SIR
.......................................... 1-23
Skidding
...................................... 4-13
Specifications and Capacities
................. 6.64. 6.65
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-67
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-5 1
Starter Switch Check ............................ 7-41
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- 16
Steam
........................................ 5-12
Steering In Emergencies
............................... 4- 10
Power
....................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel. Tilt
............................. 2-33
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-46
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-33
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
............... 5-30
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-35
SunVisors
.................................... 2-57
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-52
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1-23
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-67
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-38
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-29
Temperature and Compass Display
................. 2-49
Sunroof
....................................... 2-59 Theft
......................................... 2-12
Thermostat
.................................... 6-27
Third. Automatic Transmission
.................... 2-20
Third Gear. Manual Transmission
.................. 2-21
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-33
Time. Setting
.................................. 3-10
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-48
Tire Inflation Check
............................. 7-39
Tires Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-47
Buying New
................................. 6-44
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-21
Cleaning
.................................... 6-55
Inflation
............................... 6-41. 7-39
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-42
Pressure
.................................... 6-41
Temperature
................................. 6-46
Traction
.................................... 6-46
Treadwear
................................... 6-46
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-45
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-44
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-44
TopStrap
..................................... 1-47
TorqueLock
................................... 2-26
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-30. 6-64
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-42
Towing. Recreational Vehicle
..................... 4-39
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-46
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-48
Driving with a Trailer
.......................... 4-47
Hitches
..................................... 4-45
THEFTLOCK
............................... 3-26
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