2007 GMC CANYON spare tire

A. Jack Handle Extensions
B. Jack
C. Extension Tool
D. Wheel Wrench
E. Wheel Blocks
1. Assemble the wheel wrench (D) and the jack
handle extensions (A).2. Insert the hoist end (chiseled end) of the
extension tool (C) through the hole in the
rear bumper and into the funnel-shaped guide.
The chiseled end of the extension is used
to lower the spare tire.
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3. Turn the wheel wrench (D) 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 406.
4. Tilt the retainer
when the tire has
been lowered,
and slide it up the
cable so it can
be pulled up through
the wheel opening.
5. Put the spare tire near the at tire.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 extension tool (C), the jack
handle extensions (D), and the wheel wrench (E).
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If the at tire is on the front of the vehicle,
position the jack to the rear of the front tire in
the pocket off of the frame.If the at tire is on the rear, position the jack
under the rear axle and get as close as
possible to the shock absorber.
4. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that
the rear axle is resting securely between the
grooves that are on the jack head.
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 t under the wheel well.
Front PositionRear Position
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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 time.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
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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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.
9. Put the wheel nuts
back on with the
rounded end of the
nuts toward the
wheel. Tighten each
wheel nut by
hand. Then use the
wheel wrench to
tighten the nuts until
the wheel is held
against the hub.
Front Position
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Secondary Latch System
Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist
assembly that 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 must be installed with the valve
stem pointing down. SeeStoring a Flat or
Spare Tire and Tools on page 410.
{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.To release the spare tire from the secondary latch,
do the following:
1. Check under the
vehicle to see if the
cable end tting
is visible.
2. If the cable end tting is not visible, proceed
to Step 6.
If it is visible, rst try to tighten the cable by
turning the wheel wrench clockwise until
you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You
cannot overtighten the cable.
3. Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise three or four turns.
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4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If
the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue
with Step 5 underRemoving the Spare
Tire and Tools on page 395.
5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until
approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable
is exposed.
6. Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends,
with the backs facing each other.
7. Place the bottom
edge of the jack (A)
on the wheel
blocks (B),
separating them so
that the jack is
balanced securely.8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheel
wrench to the jack and place it (with the
wheel blocks) under the vehicle towards the
front of the rear bumper. Position the center lift
point of the jack under the wheel.
9. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the
jack until it lifts the tire.
10. Continue raising the jack until the tire stops
moving upward and is held rmly in place,
the secondary latch has released, and the tire
is balancing on the jack.
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11. Remove the jack handle and insert the hoist
end of the extension through the hole in the
rear bumper.
Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise one
turn or until the wheel retainer assembly is
disengaged.12. Reinsert the jack handle into the jack.
Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until
the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by
the cable.
{CAUTION:
Someone standing too close during the
procedure could be injured by the jack. If
the spare tire does not slide off the jack
completely, make sure no one is behind
you or on either side of you as you pull
the jack out from the under spare.
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