2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT Owners Manual

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. SeeSecondary Latch System
on page 5-93.5. Pull the spare tire
towards you. The
wheel wrench has a
hook that allows you to
pull the hoist cable
towards you to assist
in reaching the
spare tire.
6. Tilt the retainer at the
end of the cable when
the tire has been
lowered, 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 will be using include the 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.2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.
Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts.
Do not remove the wheel nuts yet.
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3. Refer to the above graphic which shows the
general area of jack placement, front position (A),
and rear position (B). See the text and art following
for the exact jack placement.
{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.
Jack Positions (Overall View)
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{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 t the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.
4. Position the jack under the vehicle.
Front Tire Flat:If the at tire is on a front tire of
the vehicle, you will 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 the at tire where the frame
sections overlap.Front Position
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Rear Tire Flat:If the at
tire is on a rear tire of the
vehicle, you will 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.
5. 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.6. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take off the
at tire.
Rear Position
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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 needed, to get
all the rust or dirt off.7. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
8. Install the spare tire.
{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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9. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of
the nuts toward the wheel after mounting the spare.
10. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the
wheel wrench to tighten the wheel nuts until the
wheel is held against the hub.11. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to
lower the vehicle.
Lower the jack
completely.
Front Position
Rear Position
1500 Series
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{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 specication. SeeCapacities
and Specifications on page 5-119for wheel nut
torque specication.
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 specication. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-119for the wheel nut
torque specication.12. Tighten the nuts rmly
in a crisscross
sequence as shown by
turning the wheel
wrench clockwise.
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.
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