1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER spare wheel

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Befi: - 1 ~ u 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
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forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far
forward
as you can.
Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on
the off-road terrain doesn’t toss things around.
CAUTION:
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Cargo on the load floor piled higher than
the seatbacks can be thrown forward
during
a sudden stop. You or your
passengers could be injured. Keep cargo
below the top of the seatbacks.
Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be
tossed about when driving over rough
terrain. You or your passengers can be
struck by flying objects. Secure the
cargo properly.
Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle’s
center of gravity, making it more likely to
roll over. You can be seriously or fatally
injured
if the vehicle rolls over. Put heavy
loads inside the cargo area, not on the roof.
Keep cargo in the cargo area as
far forward
and low as possible.
You’ll find other important information
in this manual.
See “Vehicle Loading,” “Luggage Carrier” and “Tires”
in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To remove the
underbody-mounted spare,
insert the chisel end of the
wheel wrench,
on an angle,
into the hole
in the rear
bumper. Be sure the chisel
end
of the wheel wrench
connects into the hoist shaft.
Turn the wheel wrench to the left to lower the spare tire.
Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can
be pulled
out from under the vehicle.
When the tire
has been completely lowered, tilt the
retainer
at the end of the cable and pull it through the
wheel opening.
Pull the tire out from under the vehicle.
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To help avoid vehicle damage, do not drive the
vehicle before the cable
is properly stored.
If you have an inside-mounted spare tire, the tire must
be removed
in order to have access to the jack storage.
10 remove an inside-mounted spare tire, reach into your
tire’s cover and unscrew the wing nut at the center
of the
wheel. Remove
it and the retainer. Unhook the tire from
the mounting bracket and remove the cover.
To remove a rear-mounted spare tire, first make sure
that the carrier arm is fully-latched
to the endgate. Then
remove the spare tire cover.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The locking wheel nut can
be removed by snapping
the
rubber weather cover off the
' face of the lock case.
Insert the key and pull the
lock case straight off. It is
not necessary to turn
the key. The
tools you'll be using include the jack (A) and wheel
wrench
(B). Your vehicle may also have an optional hub
cap removal tool.
Put
the spare tire near the flat tire.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts.
Don’t remove them yet.
2.
Turn the jack handle to the right to raise the jack
lift head.
3. Fit the jack into the appropriate hole nearest the
flat tire.
A. Front Frame Hole
B. Rear Frame Hole (2-Door) or Spring Hanger Hole
(4-Door)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured
or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
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Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even make
the vehicle fall.
To help avoid personal injury and
vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head
into the proper location before raising
l the vehicle.
4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle to the
right. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground so
there is enough room for the spare tire to fit.
5. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 6. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and spare wheel.
1st or dirt on the
w ,el, 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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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.
7. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface.
Put the nuts
on by hand.
Make sure the
cone-shaped end
is
toward the wheel.
Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel
is
held against the hub. If a
nut can’t be turned by
hand, use the wheel
wrench and see your
dealer as soon
as possible.
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A CAUTION:
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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 you have
to replace them, be sure to get new
GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere
as soon as you can and have the
nuts tightened with
a torque wrench to 100 Ib-ft
(140 N-m).
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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
torque specification.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
&!, 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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Follow this diagram to store the underbody-mounted
spare.
A. Retainer
B. Valve Stem (Pointec
C. Spare or Flat Tire
D. Spring
E. Wheel Wrench
F. Lower
G. Raise
H. Hoist Arm
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1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle,
with the valve stem pointed down and
to the rear.
2. Pull the retainer through the wheel.
3. Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on an angle,
through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist
shaft. Turn the wheel wrench
to the right until the
tire is raised against the underside
of the vehicle.
You will hear
two “clicks” when the tire is secure.
but pull on the tire
to make sure.
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