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Stowing the Tire
-
&Door Utility Model
For a under-body spare tire carrier, stow
the
flat tire under the rear of the
vehicle in
the
spare tire carrier.
To
stow the flat tire:
1. Put the tire
on
the ground at
the
rear of the vehicle with the valve stem
2.
Pull the wheel retainer through
the
wheel opening.
pointed down.
3.
Attach the ratchet
to
the wheel wrench
with
the
UP
marking facing you.
4.
Put the other end
of
the wheel wrench through the rear bumper access
hole, located at the passenger side edge of the license plate. Be sure the
wheel wrench connects into the hoist shaft.
5.
Turn the ratchet clockwise
to
raise the tire. Keep turning the ratchet
until the tire
is
all the
way
up. You will hear two “clicks” when the tire
is secure. Pull on the tire to make sure
it
is
tightly secured.
Stowing the Jack and Jacking
Tools
Put the tools into the storage box and close
it
tightly. Fit the storage box
on
the
bracket with the bolt through the
box.
Put the jack
onto
the
box.
Be sure the jack
points in
the
right direction as shown in the illustrations earlier
in
this part. Secure
the
emergency gloves, if your vehicle has them, to the jack using the provided strap.
Slide the retainer over the bolt onto the jack and put the wing
nut
on.
Turn
the nut clockwise until
it
is tight against
the
retainer.
Replace the jack storage cover, if your vehicle has one, by simply reversing
the removal procedure described earlier.
Stowing the Tire
-
2-Door
Utility Model and Suburban
Stow the flat tire in
the
cargo area
of
the vehicle secured
in
the tire carrier.
To
stow the flat tire:
1. Put the cover back on the tire
if
your vehicle has one.
2.
Put the flat tire
in
the
cargo area of the vehicle, over the retainer bolt.
3.
Slide the adapter onto the bolt
in
the proper location for your model
4.
Turn the wing
nut
clockwise
until
the adapter
is
tight and secure against
and put
the
wing
nut
on.
the wheel.
5.
Close the tire cover,
if
you
have
one.
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