2007 GMC YUKON 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 next how to
use the jack and change a tire.Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will need to change a at
tire is stored under the storage tray, which
is located on the driver’s side trim panel (over
the rear wheelhouse).
1. Remove the tray to access the tools by
pulling up on the nger depression under
the jack symbol.
Regular Wheelbase shown,
Extended Wheelbase similar.
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2. Remove the wing nut (B) used to retain the
tool bag by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Turn the knob (A) on the jack
counterclockwise to release the jack and
wheel blocks from the bracket.
4. Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel
block retainer by turning the wing nut (C)
counterclockwise.The tools you will be using include the following:
A. Jack
B. Wheel Blocks
C. Jack HandleD. Jack Handle
Extensions
E. Wheel Wrench
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To access the spare tire, refer to the following
graphics and instructions:
A. Hoist Assembly
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Hoist Shaft Access
Cover/HoleD. Jack Handle
Extensions
E. Wheel Wrench
F. Hoist CableG. Tire Retainer
H. Spare Tire (Valve
Stem Pointed Down)
I. Hoist Shaft
Access HoleJ. Hoist End of
Extension Tool
K. Spare Tire Lock
1. To reach the hoist shaft access cover (C),
you will rst need to remove the hitch cover.
Remove it by turning the two fasteners located
at the bottom of the cover counterclockwise
and then pull the cover down and rotate
towards you.
2. Remove the hoist shaft access cover (C) on
the bumper to access the spare tire lock (K).
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3. Insert the ignition key, turn it clockwise and
then pull it to remove the spare tire lock.4. Assemble the two jack handle
extensions (D) and wheel wrench (E)
as shown.
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5. Insert the open end
of the extension (J)
through the hole
in the rear
bumper (I) (hoist
shaft access hole).
Be sure the hoist end (J) of the extension (D)
connects to the hoist shaft (B). The ribbed
square end of the extension is used to lower
the spare tire.
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 518for 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. Remove the center cap by placing the chisel
end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the
wheel and gently pry the cap out.2. 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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{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.
3. 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 (B) and only one jack handle
extension (C). Attach the wheel wrench (D) to
the jack handle extension (C). Attach the
jack handle (B) to the jack (A). Position the jack
on the frame behind the at tire where the
frame sections overlap (E). Turn the wheel
wrench (D) clockwise to raise the vehicle.
Front Position
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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.
4. Remove all of the
wheel nuts.
5. Take off the at tire.
Rear Position — 1500 Models
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