2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT wheel

3. Remove the wheel blocks (A) attachedto the jack (E) by turning the wing nut (C)
counterclockwise. Place the wheel blocks where
needed as indicated in previously in this section.
The tools for changing a flat tire are located in the
passenger's side top-box storage unit.
To remove the tools, do the following: 1. Open the top door on the passenger's side top-box storage unit. Use the ignition/door key to unlock it if
it is locked. See Top-Box Storage
on page 3‑76for more information.
2. Remove the black pouch from the storage box. You now have all of the tools you will need to lower
the spare tire and change a flat. To access the spare tire:
A. Spare Tire (Valve
Stem Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire/Wheel Retainer E. Hoist Shaft
F. Hoist End of Extension Tool G. Hoist Shaft
Access Hole
H. Wheel Wrench I. Jack Handle Extension(s)
J. Spare Tire Lock
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1. Open the hoist shaft access cover on the bumperto access the spare tire lock (J).
2. To remove the spare tire lock, insert the ignition key, turn it clockwise and pull it straight out.
3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (I) andwheel wrench (H) as shown.
4. Insert the open end ofthe extension (F)
through the hole in the
rear bumper (G) (hoist
shaft access hole).
Be sure the hoist end (F) of the extension connects
to the hoist shaft (E). The ribbed square end of the
extension is used to lower the spare tire.
Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench.
5. Turn the wheel wrench 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. See Secondary Latch System
on page 7‑89for more information.
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6. Use the wheel wrenchhook that allows you to
pull the hoist cable
towards you, to assist
in reaching the
spare tire.
7. Tilt the tire with slack in the cable to access thetire/wheel retainer (D). Separate the retainer from
the guide pin by sliding the retainer up the pin
while pressing down on the latch. When the
retainer is separated from the guide pin, tilt the
retainer and pull it through the center of the wheel
along with the cable and guide pin.
8. Put the spare tire near the flat tire.
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
The tools that are needed include the jack (A), the
wheel blocks (B), the jack handle (C), the jack handle
extensions (D), and the wheel wrench (E).1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire
on page 7‑79for more
information.
To remove the center cap, place the chiseled end
of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and
gently pry the cap out.
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3. Use the wheelwrench to loosen all
the wheel nuts. Turn
the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to
loosen the wheel nuts.
Do not remove the
wheel nuts yet.
Jacking Locations (Overall View)
A. Front Position
B. Rear Position
{WARNING:
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.
{WARNING:
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 fit the jack
lift head into the proper location before raising the
vehicle.
4. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown.
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Front Position
Front Tire Flat: If the flat 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
flat tire near the front body mount (E) as shown.
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
Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a rear tire of
the vehicle, 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 (E) 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.
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5. Remove all thewheel nuts.
6. Take off the flat tire.
{WARNING:
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 changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches (Continued)
WARNING: (Continued)
to the vehicle. In an emergency, 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 7‑79
.
7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces, and
spare wheel.
8. Install the spare tire.
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{WARNING:
Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because
the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel
could fall off, causing a crash.
9. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel after mounting the
spare tire.
10. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the wheel nuts until the
wheel is held against the hub.
11. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely.
{WARNING:
Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly
tightened can cause the wheels to become loose
or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened
with a torque wrench to the proper torque
specification after replacing. Follow the torque
specification supplied by the aftermarket
(Continued)
WARNING: (Continued)
manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel
nuts. SeeCapacities and Specifications
on
page 7‑112
for original equipment wheel nut
torque specifications.
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 specification. See Capacities and
Specifications
on page 7‑112for the wheel nut torque
specification.
12. Tighten the nuts firmly
in a crisscross
sequence as shown by
turning the wheel
wrench clockwise.
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