2006 HUMMER H2 Owners Manual

12. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the
wheel wrench to tighten the nuts by turning it
clockwise until the wheel is held against the hub.
You will not be tightening the nuts fully yet.
13. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Then lower the jack completely.
{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 5-124for 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 5-124for the wheel nut
torque specication.
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14. Tighten the nuts rmly
in a crisscross
sequence as shown by
turning the wheel
wrench with the wheel
wrench extender
clockwise.
15. When you install the wheel and tire, you must also
reinstall the center cap. Place the cap on the wheel
and tap it into place until it sits ush with the wheel.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools (SUT)
Storing the Flat or Spare Tire (SUT)
Use the following art and text to help you store the
spare or at tire back into its proper location when you
are done.To store the at or spare tire on the tire carrier, do the
following:
1. Close the tire carrier. SeeTailgate/Spare Tire
Carrier on page 2-14for tire carrier operation.
2. Place the at or spare tire onto the tire carrier with
the outside of the wheel facing you.
3. Reinstall the three nuts holding spare or at tire to
the tire carrier. Tighten the nuts by hand.
4. Use the ratchet and wheel wrench (jack A) to
tighten the nuts rmly.
Jack A Tools
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Or, use the wheel wrench and the wheel wrench
extension (jack B) to tighten the nuts rmly.
Try to move the tire back and forth slightly to be
sure it is secure.5. Slide the license plate holder onto the spare or at
tire. Secure it from the back of the tire carrier with
the wing nut.
If you choose not to reinstall the spare or at tire on
the vehicle, you will still need to reinstall the
license plate holder on the spare tire carrier. Jack B Tools
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Storing the Jack A and Tools (SUT)
Follow these instructions to store jack A and tools:
1. Lower the jack completely.
2. Place the jack (B) in the mounting bracket in the
rear cargo compartment.3. Tighten the wing nut (C) until the jack is securely
fastened.
In order to reduce the potential of the jack
squeaking or rattling, you will need to preload the
jack so it ts tightly in the mounting bracket.
To do this, turn the u-hook/clevis at the top of the
jack clockwise until the jack is held tight in the
mounting bracket.
4. Place the wheel blocks (E) onto the mounting stud
and tighten the wing nut (D) to secure them.
5. Place the tools in the tool bag (A), roll the bag
together tightly and neatly and then close it with
the hook and loop fasteners.
If you do not roll the tool bag tightly and neatly, you
will have trouble getting it back into the storage
retention clips in the next step.
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6. Slide the tool bag into the rear retention clip. It may
help to twist the tool bag as you slide it into the rear
retention clip.7. Push the front of the tool bag down into the front
retention clip.
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8. Replace the jack cover. Be sure the tabs on the
back of the jack cover t into the slots on the
cargo box before closing the jack cover.
9. Lock the cover.
10. Close the spare tire carrier to ensure it securely
latches. SeeTailgate/Spare Tire Carrier on
page 2-14for tire carrier operation.
Storing the Jack B and Tools (SUT)
Follow these instructions to store jack B and tools:
1. Lower the jack completely.
2. Place the jack in the mounting bracket.
3. Turn the u-hook/clevis at the top of the jack
clockwise until the jack is held tight in the
mounting bracket.
4. Push and pull on the jack and retighten if necessary
to make sure the jack is secure.
5. Place the wheel blocks in the tool bag.
6. Place the remaining tools in the tool bag.
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7. Make sure nothing is located under or in front of the
seat and then lift the rear driver’s seat so that the
oor is exposed. See60/40 Split Bench Seat
on page 1-6for more information.
8. Place the narrow end of the tool bag under the
seat rails as shown. Slide the tool bag under the
rear seat.
Be careful not to pinch the seat cables or electrical
harnesses.
9. Reinstall the strap to the seat rail.
10. Return the seat to the correct position.Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools (SUV)
Storing the Flat or Spare Tire (SUV)
Use the following art and text to help you store the
spare or at tire back into its proper location when you
are done.
To store the at or spare tire on the tire carrier, do
the following:
1. Close the tire carrier. SeeTailgate/Spare Tire
Carrier on page 2-14for tire carrier operation.
2. Place the at or spare tire onto the tire carrier with
the outside of the wheel facing you.
3. Reinstall the three nuts holding spare or at tire to
the tire carrier. Tighten the nuts by hand.
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4. Use the ratchet and wheel wrench for jack A to
tighten the nuts rmly.Use the wheel wrench and wheel wrench extension
for jack B to tighten the nuts rmly.
Try to move the tire back and forth slightly to be
sure it is secure. Jack A Tools
Jack B Tools
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