2006 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN change wheel

When your vehicle has a at tire, use the following
example as a guide to assist you in the placement of
wheel blocks.
The following information will tell you how to use the
jack and change a tire.Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
A. Retaining Bracket and
Wing Nut
B. Tool Kit and Jack Tools
C. Wing Nut Retaining
Wheel BlocksD. Wheel Blocks
E. Jack
F. Knob
Regular Models — Rear Access Panel
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4. Remove all the
wheel nuts and
take off the at tire.
{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.5. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
{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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ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Fuel Tank
Regular Model 26.0 gal 98.4 L
Extended Model (1500 Series) 31.0 gal 117.3 L
Extended Model (2500 Series) 37.5 gal 140.0 L
Transfer Case Fluid 2.0 qt 1.9 L
Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft 190Y
† Oil lter should be changed at every oil change.
After rell, the level must be rechecked. Add enough engine coolant so that the uid is within the proper
operating range.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap
VORTEC™ 4.8L V8 V Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm)
VORTEC™ 5.3L V8 T Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm)
VORTEC™ 5.3L V8 Z Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm)
VORTEC™ 6.0L V8 U Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm)
VORTEC™ 8.1L V8 G Automatic 0.060 in (1.52 mm)
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Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the rst maintenance service (IorII) after the indicated miles (kilometers)
shown for each item.
Additional Required Services
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000)50,000
(80 000)75,000
(120 000)100,000
(160 000)125,000
(200 000)150,000
(240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage
or leaks.• •••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.• •••••
Vehicles without a lter restriction
indicator: Replace engine air cleaner
lter. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter
on page 5-20.•••
Change automatic transmission uid and
lter (severe service).See footnote (h).•••
Change automatic transmission uid
and lter (normal service).•
Four-wheel drive: Change transfer case
uid.See footnote (g).•••
Inspect evaporative control system.
An Emission Control Service.
See footnotes † and (k).•••
Replace spark plugs and inspect spark
plug wires.An Emission Control Service.•
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Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-106
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-33
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-35
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Snow Plow....................................................4-53
Spare Tire.....................................................5-99
Installing....................................................5-84
Removing...................................................5-80
Storing.......................................................5-94
Specications, Capacities...............................5-118
Speedometer..................................................3-36
Split Bench Seat (50/50)..................................1-14
Split Bench Seat (60/40)..................................1-11
StabiliTrak
®System.......................................... 4-9
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-20
Steering........................................................4-12
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-130
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-56
Convenience Net.........................................2-58
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-56
Front Storage Area......................................2-56
Glove Box..................................................2-56
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-56
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-57
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-46
Sun Visors.....................................................2-16
Sunroof.........................................................2-60
T
Tachometer....................................................3-36
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-56
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-129
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-16
Passlock
®...................................................2-18
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-21
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-44
Tires.............................................................5-59
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning...............................................5-105
Buying New Tires........................................5-72
Chains.......................................................5-77
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-79
Cleaning...................................................5-106
Different Size..............................................5-73
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-78
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-65
Inspection and Rotation................................5-70
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-84
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-66
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-84
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-80
Secondary Latch System..............................5-90
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Tires (cont.)
Spare Tire..................................................5-99
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-94
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-60
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-63
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-74
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-75
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-75
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-71
Tow/Haul Mode ...............................................2-26
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-50
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-58
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-62
Your Vehicle...............................................4-58
Traction
StabiliTrak
®System....................................... 4-9
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-79
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-22
Temperature Gage.......................................3-43
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-23
Trip Odometer................................................3-36
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-131
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-74
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-52
Operation...................................................2-52
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-48
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-66
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders..................................................7-10
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-108
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-108
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-60
Memory Seat..............................................2-61
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-30
Visors...........................................................2-16
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-40
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