2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER spare wheel

5-30 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.
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.
Follow this
diagram to
store the
underbody
-mounted
spare.
A. Retainer
B. Valve Stem
(Pointed Down)
C. Spare or Flat Tire
D. SpringE. 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.
4. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle. Continue turning the wheel wrench until the
tire is secure and the cable is tight. The spare tire
hoist cannot be overtightened.
5. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and
then try to rotate or turn the tire. If the tire moves,
use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable.

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Follow this diagram for the inside-mounted spare.
A. Spare or Flat Tire
B. Retainer
C. Nut
D. Wheel Carrier
E. HookFollow this diagram for the rear
-mounted spare.
A. Wheel Carrier
B. Spare or Flat Tire
C. Wheel Nut and Locking Nut Cylinder

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6. 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 N´m).
CAUTION:
Make sure the tire and carrier are secure.
Driving with the tire or carrier unlatched could
injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle.
7. 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.Use the following diagram as a guide.
A. Retainer
B. Rubber Band
(Some Models)
C. Work Gloves
D. Mat
E. Jack Storage Cover
F. Wheel BlocksG. Hub Cap
Removal Tool
(Some Models)
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack
J. Jacking Instructions

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Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully inflated spare tire.
A spare tire, whether compact
-size or full-size, may lose
air over time, so check its inflation pressure regularly.
See ªInflation
-Tire Pressureº and ªLoading Your
Vehicleº in the Index, for information regarding proper
tire inflation and loading your vehicle. For instruction
on how to remove, install or store a spare tire, see
ªChanging a Flat Tireº in the Index.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare
is correctly inflated. Have the damaged or flat road tire
repaired or replaced as soon as you can and installed
back onto your vehicle. This way, a spare tire will be
available in case you need it again.
Don't mix tires and wheels of different sizes,
because they won't fit. Keep your spare tire and its
wheel together.
If your vehicle has the Xtreme
Sport Appearance
Package (RPO V4A), the spare tire is smaller than your
vehicle's original road tires, so don't include the spare in
the tire rotation.
Compact Spare Tire (If Equipped)
The compact spare tire is a temporary replacement tire
made to perform at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) and
for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km). With the
compact spare installed, you can finish your trip and
then have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or
replaced. Of course, it's best to repair or replace the
damaged road tire as soon as you can. Your compact
spare tire will last longer and be in good shape in case
you need it again.
The compact spare may lose air after a time, so check
the inflation pressure regularly. After installing the
compact spare on your vehicle, stop as soon as
possible and make sure it's correctly inflated. It should
be 60 psi (420 kPa).
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 compact spare
and its wheel together. Don't include the compact spare
in your tire rotation.

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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.
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.
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow
In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will
need to spin the wheels, but you don't want to spin
your wheels too fast. The method known as ªrockingº
can help you get out when you're stuck, but you must
use caution.
CAUTION:
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured. And,
the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can
overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire or other damage. When you're
stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't
spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown
on the speedometer.
NOTICE:
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transmission back
and forth, you can destroy your transmission.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,
see ªTire Chainsº in the Index.

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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 kPa).
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 ªWhen It's Time for New Tiresº and
ªWheel Replacementº later in this section for more
information. Make sure the spare tire is stored securely.
Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it
moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable. See
ªStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and Toolsº in the Index.
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 ªScheduled
Maintenance Servicesº 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 or a spare tire
that does not match your vehicle's regular road tires and
wheels in size and type, do not include the spare in the
tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the
Certification/Tire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See ªWheel Nut Torqueº in
the Index.
CAUTION:
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 in
the Index.