2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO lock

3. Insert the hoist end
(open end) (F) of the
extension through
the hole (G) in the rear
bumper.
Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects to
the hoist shaft (E). The ribbed square end of the
extension is used to lower the spare tire.
4. Turn the wheel wrench (H) counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to
turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be
pulled out from under the vehicle.
If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the
secondary latch is engaged causing the tire
not to lower. See ªSecondary Latch Systemº later in
this section.5. The wheel wrench has
a hook that allows you
to pull the hoist
cable towards you to
assist in reaching
the spare tire.
6. When the tire has been
lowered, tilt the
retainer (D) at the end
of the cable so it
can be pulled up
through the wheel
opening.
7. Put the spare tire near the ¯at tire.
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
Use the following pictures and instructions to remove
the ¯at tire and raise the vehicle.
The tools you'll be using include the bottle jack (A), the
wheel blocks (B), the jack handle (C), the jack handle
extensions (D), and the wheel wrench (E).1. Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end of
the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and
gently prying the cap out.
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2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.
Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts. Don't remove the wheel nuts yet.
Notice:If your vehicle is equipped with
QUADRASTEERŸ avoid contact with tie rods and
tie rod boots when jacking the vehicle.A. Front Location (2-Wheel Drive 1500 Series)
B. Front Location (All Other Series)
C. Rear Location (All Series)
3. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown. If the
¯at tire is on the front of the vehicle (Two-Wheel
Drive 1500 Series vehicles), position the jack under
the bracket attached to the vehicle's frame,
behind the ¯at tire. If the ¯at tire is on the front of
the vehicle (all other models), position the jack
on the frame behind the ¯at tire.
If the ¯at tire is on the rear, position the jack under
the rear axle between the spring anchor and the
shock absorber bracket.
Jacking Locations
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4. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the
rear axle is resting securely between the grooves
that are on the jack head. Turn the wheel
wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the
vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough
room for the spare tire to ®t under the wheel well. Front Position All Other Models
Rear Position
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8. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower
the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. Front Position 2WD 1500 Series
Rear Position
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9. Tighten the nuts ®rmly in a crisscross sequence
as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise.
{CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come 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 the
proper torque speci®cation. See ªCapacities
and Speci®cationsº in the Index for wheel nut
torque speci®cation.
Notice: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 speci®cation. See ªCapacities and
Speci®cationsº in the index for the wheel nut torque
speci®cation.
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When you reinstall the regular wheel and tire, you must
also reinstall the center cap. Place the cap on the wheel
and tap it into place until it seats ¯ush with the wheel. The
cap only goes on one way. Be sure to line up the tab on
the center cap with the indentation on the wheel.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack
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 ¯at tire should
always be stored under the vehicle with the
hoist. However, storing it that way for an extended
period of time could damage the wheel. To avoid
this, always stow the wheel properly with the valve
stem pointing down and have the wheel repaired
as soon as possible.Return the bottle jack, wheel blocks, wheel wrench and
jack extensions to their location behind the passenger's
seat.
A. Wing Nut
B. Wheel Blocks
C. Retaining Bracket
and Wingnut
D. Gloves
E. Wheel Wrench and
ExtensionsF. Storage Bag
Mounting Bracket
G. Bottle Jack
H. Retaining Hook
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To store the jack and jack tools do the following:
1. Put the jack tools and gloves in the tool bag and
place in the retaining bracket. Tighten down the
wing nut.
2. Assemble the wheel blocks and bottle jack together
with the wing nut and retaining hook.
3. Position the jack in the mounting bracket. Position
the holes in the base of the jack onto the pin in the
mounting bracket.
Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire
carrier. Use the art and text following to help you:
A. Spare Tire (Valve
Stem Pointed
Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire Retainer
E. Hoist Shaft
F. Hoist End of
Extension ToolG. Hoist Shaft Access
Hole
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle
Extensions
J. Hoist Lock (If
Equipped)
1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle
with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear.
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