2006 HUMMER H3 spare tire

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will need is located in the
swing-gate, behind a cover. To remove the equipment,
do the following:
1. Open the swing-gate. SeeSwing-gate on page 2-9
for more information.
2. Remove the cover by lifting the two latches.
3. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to release the
jack tool bag and jack.
4. Remove the tool bag and jack from its compartment.5. Undo the straps that secure the jack tool bag to
the jack.
6. Open the tool bag and you will nd the following
tools, which you will use to remove the spare tire
and at tire:
A. Wheel Wrench
B. Jack Handle
ExtensionsC. Jack Handle
D. Jack
E. Wheel Blocks
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The spare tire is attached to the swing-gate. To remove
the spare tire, do the following:
1. Remove the center cap
by placing the at end
of the wheel wrench
in the slot on the wheel
and gently pry the
center cap out.2. Use the wheel wrench
to remove the wheel
nuts securing the
spare tire.
If your vehicle has
locking lug nuts,
the key is supplied
in the tool bag.
Use the key along with
the wheel wrench to
remove the wheel nuts
from the tire.
3. Pull off and gently lower the spare tire to the
ground. Set it next to the at tire.
In order to remove the spare tire, you may need
someone to assist you.
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Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Remove the center cap
by placing the at end
of the wheel wrench
in the slot on the wheel
and gently pry the
center cap out.
2. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to
loosen the wheel nuts.
Do not remove
them yet.If your vehicle has locking lug nuts, the key is
supplied in the tool bag. Use the key along with
the wheel wrench to remove the wheel nuts
from the tire.
You will now need to jack up the vehicle using the
instructions following.
A. Front Position - Lower Control Arm
B. Rear Position - Lower Axle
3. Locate the vehicle’s jacking positions (A and B).
Jacking Locations (Overall View)
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4. Assemble the jack and tools as follows:
Front Tire Flat:If the at tire is on a front tire of
the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle and
both jack handle extensions. Attach the wheel
wrench to the jack handle extension. Attach the jack
handle to the jack. Position the jack on the front
lower control arm along the bar that runs front
to back. 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.Refer to the graphic above to locate the placement of
the jack if the at tire is on the rear of the vehicle. Front Position
Rear Positions
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Rear Tire Flat:You will need to use the jack
handle and both jack handle extensions. Attach the
wheel wrench to the jack extensions. Attach the
jack handle to the jack. Align the jack under 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.5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack
head to the lifting point.
{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 to t the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.
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6. 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.7. 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.
8. Put the spare tire on the mounting surface.
9. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of
the nuts toward the wheel after mounting the spare.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire 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.
Use the art and text following to help you store the spare
or at tire back into its proper spot when you are done.
To store the at or spare tire on the spare tire mount,
do the following:
1. Slide the at or spare tire onto the swing-gate.
In order to store the at or the spare tire, you
may need someone to assist you.
2. Reinstall the nuts to retain the at or spare tire.
3. Tighten the nuts by hand.
{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 5-102for wheel nut
torque specication.
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4. Use the wheel wrench
to tighten the nuts
rmly. Try to move the
tire back and forth
slightly to be sure it is
secure.
5. Reinstall the center tire cover onto the spare or
at tire.To store the jack tool bag and jack, follow these
procedures:
1. Return the tools to the jack tool bag.
2. Secure the tool bag to the jack by securely wrapping
the straps around the jack. Then, slide the straps
through the rings on the bag and secure.
3. Position the jack and jack tool bag in the
swing-gate.
When reinstalling the jack and jack tool bag, make
sure the jack base is securely seated behind
the tabs in the swing-gate.
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