2008 HUMMER H2 Owners Manual

4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet.
Now jack the vehicle up.
5. Assemble the jack and tools:Front Flat Tire:Attach the jack handle with the
hook end connected to the hole on the jack. Slide
the wheel wrench onto the jack handle extension.
Rear Flat Tire:Assemble the jack together with the
jack handle and the jack handle extensions.
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6. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack
head to the lifting point.
7.Front Flat Tire:Position the jack under the vehicle
on the front lower control arm behind the at tire.Rear Flat Tire:Place the jack under the curved
rear axle pad. Make sure the jack head is positioned
so that the rear axle pad is resting securely on
the jack head.
{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. Front Flat Tire – Jack
Rear Flat Tire – Jack
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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.
8. 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.
9. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take off the
at tire.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become
loose after time. The wheel could come off and
cause an accident. When you change a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from 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.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-78.
10. 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.
Because the nuts might come loose.
The vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing
a crash.
11. Install the spare tire.
12. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end
of the nuts toward the wheel.
13. 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.
14. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Then lower the jack completely.
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{CAUTION:
Incorrect or improperly tightened wheel nuts
can cause the wheel to come loose and even
come off. This could lead to a crash. If you
have to replace them, be sure to get new
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 5-117for 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 5-117for the wheel nut
torque specication.15. Tighten the nuts rmly
in a crisscross
sequence as shown by
turning the wheel
wrench with the wheel
wrench extender
clockwise.
16. 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.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools (SUT)
Storing the Flat or Spare Tire
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:
1. Close the tire carrier. SeeTailgate/Spare Tire
Carrier on page 2-16for 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 wheel wrench and the wheel wrench
extension to tighten the nuts rmly. Try to move the
tire back and forth slightly to be sure it is secure.
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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.
Storing the Jack and Tools
To store the jack and tools:
1. Lower the jack completely.
2. Place the jack in the mounting bracket.
3. Turn the hole 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. SeeSplit Folding Rear Seat
on page 1-8for 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
Use the following art and text to help store the spare or
at tire back into its proper location when done
changing a tire.
To store the at or spare tire on the tire carrier:
1. Close the tire carrier. SeeTailgate/Spare Tire
Carrier on page 2-16for tire carrier operation.
2. Place the at or spare tire onto the tire carrier with
the outside of the wheel facing out.
3. Reinstall the three nuts holding the spare or the at
tire to the tire carrier. Tighten the nuts by hand.
4. Use the wheel wrench and wheel wrench extension
to tighten the nuts rmly.
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