Chevrolet 2005 Astro Owner's Manual page 287

4. Attach the ratchet to the extension, with the
DOWN side facing you. The extension has a
socket end and a flat chisel end.
The ratchet has
an UP side.
It also has a
DOWN side.
5. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through
the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper.
Be sure the flat end connects into the hoist shaft.
6. Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the
compact spare tire to the ground. Keep turning the
ratchet until the spare tire can be pulled out from
under the vehicle.
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