2003 GMC YUKON Owner's Manual

A. Bottle Jack
B. Wheel Blocks
C. Wing Nut Holding
Tire Blocks
D. Mounting Bracket
E. Removable TrayF. Retaining Hook
G. Retaining Bracket
and Wing Nut
H. Tool Kit with Jack
Tools and GlovesFor Tahoe/Yukon, the equipment is located behind the
left trim panel in the rear of the vehicle. Unlatch the
release lever to open the trim panel door. Skip thefirst
step and follow the last three.
For Suburban/Yukon XL, the equipment you’ll need is
under the storage tray in the left trim panel.
1. Remove the tray to access the tools.
2. There is a wing nut used to retain the tool kit. To
remove it, turn the wing nut counterclockwise.
3. To release the bottle jack from its holder, turn the
knob on the bottle jack counterclockwise to lower
the jack head.
4. The wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer can
be removed by turning the wing nut
counterclockwise.
You’ll use the jack handle extensions and the wheel
wrench to remove the underbody-mounted spare tire. Suburban/Yukon XL
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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. If your vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock (J),
open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper
and use the ignition key to remove the lock.
2. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack
handle extensions (I) as shown.
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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“Secondary Latch System”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.
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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 theflat tire.Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
Use the following pictures and instructions to remove
theflat 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).
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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.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
QUADRASTEER™avoid contact with tie rods and
tie rod boots when jacking the vehicle.
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Jack Positions (overall view)
A. Front Position
B. Rear Position
{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 tot the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.
3. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown.
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Front Tire Flat:If theflat tire is on a front tire of
the vehicle, you’ll need to use the jack handle (C)
and only one jack handle extension (D). Attach
the wheel wrench to the jack handle extension.
Attach the jack handle to the jack. Position the jack
on the frame behind theflat tire where the frame
sections overlap. 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 clear the ground.Rear Tire Flat:If theflat tire is on a rear tire of the
vehicle, you’ll need to use the jack handle (C) and both
jack handle extensions (D). Attach the wheel wrench
to the jack handle extensions. Attach the jack handle to
the jack. Use the jacking pad provided on the rear
axle. 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 clear
the ground. Front Position
Rear Position 1500
SeriesRear Position 2500
Series
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4. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take off the
flat tire.
5. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
{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.
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