Chevrolet Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9967827) - 2017 - crc - 5/2/16
278 Vehicle Care
Rear Alternative Position (Diesel
Vehicles)
4. Position the jack under thevehicle, as shown.
The front position jacking pointis on the frame. The rearposition jacking point is on therear axle.
If the exhaust system interfereswith the jack location in therear axle, such as in Dieselvehicles, place the jack (1) onthe rear axle between the axlehousing and the shockabsorber bracket in order toavoid any interference with theexhaust pipe (2).
{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 the 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.
5. Turn the wheel wrenchclockwise to raise the vehicle.Raise the vehicle far enoughoff the ground so there isenough room for the spare tireto fit.
6. Remove all the wheel nuts.
7. Take the flat tire off of themounting surface.
{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, a cloth or a paper
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serviced. SeeCapacities andSpecifications0309for moreinformation.
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.
1. Put the tire on the ground atthe rear of the vehicle with thevalve stem pointed down.
2. Pull the retaining bar throughthe center of the wheel, makingsure it is properly attached.
3. Pull the wheel toward the rearof the vehicle, keeping thecable tight.
4. Open the passenger siderear door.
5. Insert the chisel end of thehoist handle, on an angle,through the hole in the rearfloor panel above the bumper.
6. Turn the wheel wrenchclockwise to fully raise the tireagainst the underside of thevehicle. Continue turning thewheel wrench until the tire issecure and the cable is tight.Tw o c l i c k s s h o u l d o c c u r. T h espare tire hoist cannot beovertightened.
7. Make sure the tire is storedsecurely. Push, pull (1), andthen try to turn (2) the tire.If the tire moves, use the wheelwrench to tighten the cable.
Tw o c l i c k s m e a n t h e t i r e i s u pall the way.
8. Return the jacking equipmentto the proper location. Securethe items and replace the jackcover.
