2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV Owners Manual

6. Turn the wheel wrench (E) counterclockwise
to lower the spare tire (H) 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 488for more information.
7. Use the wheel
wrench hook that
allows you to
pull the hoist cable
towards you, to
assist in reaching
the spare tire.8. Tilt the tire
retainer (G) at the
end of the cable
when the tire
has been lowered,
so it can be
pulled up through
the wheel opening.
9. 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.
1. Loosen the plastic nut caps on the bolt-on
wheel cover by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. If needed, nish loosening
them by hand. The nut caps will not come off.
2. Using the at end of the wheel wrench, pry
along the edge of the cover until it comes off.
3. 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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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.
Jacking Locations (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 as shown.
Front Tire Flat:If the at tire is on a front tire
of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack
handle and only one jack handle extension.
Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle
extension. Attach the jack handle to the
jack (A). Position the jack on the frame behind
the at tire where the frame sections overlap.
Front Position
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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 the at tire is on a rear tire
of the vehicle, you will need to use the
jack handle (B) and both jack handle
extensions (C). Attach the wheel wrench (D) to
the jack handle extensions (C). Attach the
jack handle (B) to the jack (A). Use the jacking
pad provided on the rear axle. Turn the
wheel wrench (D) 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 Position
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5. Remove all of the
wheel nuts.
6. 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.
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{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 wheel nuts back on with the rounded
end of the nuts toward the wheel after
mounting the spare tire.
9. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use
the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the
wheel is held against the hub.
10. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to
lower the vehicle. 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. See
Capacities and Specifications on page 515
for wheel nut torque specication.
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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. See
Capacities and Specifications on page 515for
the wheel nut torque specication.
11. 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 bolt-on hub cap. Align
the plastic nut caps with the wheel nuts and then
tighten by hand. Then use the wheel wrench
to tighten.Secondary Latch System
Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist
assembly which has a secondary latch system.
It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly
falling off your vehicle. For the secondary latch
to work, the spare tire must be installed with
the valve stem pointing down. SeeStoring a Flat
or Spare Tire and Tools on page 492.
{CAUTION:
Before beginning this procedure read all
the instructions. Failure to read and follow
the instructions could damage the hoist
assembly and you and others could get
hurt. Read and follow the instructions
listed next.
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