1998 GMC SIERRA spare tire location

Removing the SDare Tire. and Tools
2 and 4-DOOr Models Extended
Cab Models
The
equipment you’ll need is behind the passenger’s
‘seat. Turn the wing nut to the left and remove the jack
cover, if there is one. Remove the jacking equipment.
If you have a chassis cab, refer to the information from
the body supplierhnstaller for the location of your
spare tire.
You’ll use the jack handle and the ratchet to remove the
underbody-mounted spare tire.
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
1. Use the ratchet and
wheel wrench to loosen
all the wheel nuts. Turn
the wheel wrench to the
left, with
DOWN facing
you,
to loosen the wheel
nuts. Don't remove the
wheel nuts yet.
Front Rear
Position Position
2. Position the jack under the vehicle. If the flat tire is
on the front of the vehicle, position the jack on the
frame behind the flat tire.
If the flat tire is on the
rear, position the jack on the rear axle between the
spring and
the shock absorber.
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.
/i CAUTIOL.
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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 the vehicle.
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For an underbody spare tire carrier, store the tire under
the rear
of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. To store
the tire:
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Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle
with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear.
Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel
opening. Make sure that the retainer
is fully seated
across the underside
of the wheel.
Attach the ratchet, with the
UP mark facing you,
near the hook at the end
of the jack handle. Insert the
other end, on an angle, through
the hole in the rear
bumper and into the hoist shaft.
Raise the tire fully against
the underside of the
vehicle. Continue turning
the ratchet until there. are
two “clicks” or “ratchets.” The spare tire hoist
cannot be over-tightened.
Grasp and push against the tire to be sure
it is stored
securely and does not move.
I Lower Raise
A. Hoist Assembly
B. Ratchet
C. Jack Handle
D. Hoist Shaft
E. Valve Stern,
Pointed Down
E Flat or Spare Tire
G. Retainer
H. Hoist Cable
Return the jack, ratchet, wheel wrench
and jack extensions
to their location behind the passenger’s seat. Secure the
items and replace the jack cover,
if there is one.
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You need a new tire if any of the following statements
are true:
0 You can see the indicators at three or more places
around the tire.
You can see cord or fabric showing through the
tire’s rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep
enough to show cord or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
can’t be repaired well because of the size or location
of the damage.
Dual Tire Operation
When the vehicle is new, or whenever a wheel, wheel
bolt or wheel
nut is replaced, check the wheel nut
torque after 100, 1,000 and 6’000 miles (160, 1 600 and
10 000 km) of driving. For proper torque, see “Wheel
Nut Torque”
in the Index. The outer
tire
on a dual wheel setup generally wears
Faster than the inner tire. Your tires will wear more
evenly and last longer if
you rotate the tires periodically.
If you’re going to be doing a lot
of driving on
high-crown roads,
you can reduce tire wear by adding
5 psi (35 kPa) to the tire pressure in the outer tires. Be
sure to return to the recommended pressures when
no
longer driving under those conditions. See “Changing a
Flat Tire’’ in the Index for more information.
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 CertificatiodTire label.
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Roadside Assistance
GMC’s Roadside Assistance provides stranded owners
with over-the-phone roadside repairs, location
of the
nearest GMC dealer or the following special services:
FlLu Tire CI.rcr/zge: Installation of spare tire will be
covered at no charge (customer is responsible for repair
or replacement
of tire).
Fw/ De/iver2\?: Delivery of enough fuel for the customer
to get to the nearest service station
(up to $4.00) will
be covered.
Jwnp Stcrrt: No-start situations which require a battery
jump start
will be covered at no charge.
Lock Out: Replacement keys or locksmith service will
be covered at no charge
if you are unable to gain entry
into your vehicle. Delivery
of the replacement key will
be covered at no charge within
10 miles ( 14 km).
E17zerpmy 7hvi1zg Senlice: Towing to the nearest
GMC dealer for warranty related disablements will
be covered.
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