2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE Owners Manual

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A. Hoist Assembly
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Ratchet
D. Jack HandleE. Retainer
F. Valve Stem,
Pointed Down
G. Spare TireFollow 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 counterclockwise 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.
4. Put the spare tire near the flat tire.

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The tools you'll be using include the jack (A), the jack
handle extension (B), the jack handle (C), the wheel
wrench (D) and the ratchet (E).
The jack handle extension is used if the flat tire is on the
rear of the vehicle.Attach the jack handle (and jack handle extension,
if needed) to the jack.

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UP Marking DOWN Marking
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.

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To access the lug nuts, place the wheel wrench in the
slot on the wheel and gently pry off the center piece to
remove it.
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 counterclockwise,
with DOWN facing you, to loosen the wheel nuts.
Don't remove the wheel nuts yet.
2. If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, put the
jack handle extension on the jack handle.

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3. 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
of the vehicle, position the jack on the axle near the
flat tire between the spring and the shock absorber.
CAUTION:
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.
CAUTION:
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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Front Position Rear Position
4. With UP on the ratchet facing you, raise the vehicle
by turning the ratchet and wheel wrench clockwise.
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.
6. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and
spare wheel.

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CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, 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.
CAUTION:
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. Mount the spare tire
on the wheel mounting
surface. Replace the
wheel nuts with the
rounded end of the
nuts toward the wheel.
Tighten each wheel nut
by hand with the wheel
wrench until the wheel
is held against the hub.

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Front Position Rear Position
8. Lower the vehicle by turning the ratchet and wheel
wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
9. Tighten each wheel nut by turning the wheel
wrench clockwise.
10. Tighten the nuts
firmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.
Turn the wheel
wrench clockwise.