2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT spare wheel

Black plate (72,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011
10-72 Vehicle Care
A. Wheel Blocks
B. Jack Knob
C. Wing Nut
D. Retaining Hook
E. Jack
F. Mounting Bracket
2. Release the jack (E) from the mounting bracket (F) by turning
the jack knob (B) on the jack
counterclockwise to release the
jack from the mounting bracket. 3. Remove the wheel blocks (A)
attached to 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 side
top-box storage unit.
To remove the tools, do the
following:
1. Open the top door on the passenger side top-box storage
unit. Use the ignition/door key to
unlock it if it is locked. See
Top-Box Storage on page 4‑2 for
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

Black plate (73,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-73
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle Extension(s)
J. Spare Tire Lock
1. Open the hoist shaft accesscover on the bumper to 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 handleextensions (I) and wheel
wrench (H) as shown.
4. Insert the open end of theextension (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 10‑82 for more
information.

Black plate (74,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011
10-74 Vehicle Care
6. Use the wheel wrench hook thatallows you to pull the hoist cable
towards you, to assist in
reaching the spare tire.
7. Tilt the tire with slack in thecable to access the tire/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.

Black plate (75,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-75
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 beforeproceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat on page 10‑69 for more
information.
2. 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.3. Use the wheel wrench to loosenall the wheel nuts. Turn the
wheel wrench counterclockwise
to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not
remove the wheel nuts yet.

Black plate (77,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-77
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.
5. Remove all the wheel nuts.
6. Take off the flat tire.

Black plate (78,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011
10-78 Vehicle Care
{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 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. SeeIf a Tire Goes Flat
on page 10‑69.
7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces,
and spare wheel.
8. Install the spare tire.
{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 manufacturer when
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Black plate (79,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-79
WARNING (Continued)
using accessory locking wheel
nuts. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 12‑2 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 12‑2 for the wheel nut
torque specification.
12. Tighten the nuts firmly 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 center cap. Line the tab
on the back of the tab with the slot
in the wheel. Place the cap on the
wheel and press until it snaps into
place.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{WARNING
Storing a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in
the proper place.
Notice: Storing an aluminum
wheel with a flat tire under your
vehicle for an extended period
of time or with the valve stem
pointing up can damage the
wheel. Always stow the wheel
with the valve stem pointing
down and have the wheel/tire
repaired as soon as possible.
Store the tire under the rear of the
vehicle in the spare tire carrier.

Black plate (80,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011
10-80 Vehicle Care
A. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve StemPointed 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
1. Put the tire (A) on the ground at
the rear of the vehicle with the
valve stem pointed down, and to
the rear.2. Tilt the tire. Separate the tire/wheel retainer from the guide
pin. Pull the pin through the
center of the wheel. Tilt the
retainer down through the center
wheel opening.