Chevrolet 1997 Tahoe Owner's Manual page 274

Spare Tire
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2-Door Utility Model
1. Carrier
2. J-Bolt
7. Pins
8. J-Bolt
3. Adapter
4. Spare Tire
5. Nut
6. Cover
9. Use Upper Hole and Pin
for P265 Tire or Lower
Hole and Pin for LT245,
P245 and P235 Tires
Be sure the J-bolt is hooked properly for your model or
tire size as shown.
Spare Tire
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Suburban
1. I-Bolt
2. J-Bolt
3. Carrier
4. Spare Tire
5. Adapter
6. Nut
7. Cover
8. Use Lower Adapter
Hole for 8-Lug
Rim Only
Be sure the J-bolt is hooked properly for your model or
tire size as shown.
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