Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire - Chevrolet 2006 Express Van Owner's Manual

Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
If your vehicle has plastic wheel nut caps, loosen
them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise.
The wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the
center cap. Remove the center cap.
If the wheel has a smooth center piece, place the chisel
end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and
gently pry it out.
1. With the DOWN side facing you, use the ratchet
and wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.
Do not remove them yet.
2. Assemble the jack and tools for a front or rear flat
as follows:
Front Position
Front Flat: Assemble the jack (A) together with the
jack handle (B) and ratchet (C) as shown. Be sure
that the ratchet has the UP mark facing you.
Rear Position
Rear Flat: Assemble the jack (A) together with the
jack handle (B), jack handle extension (C) and
ratchet (D) as shown. Be sure that the ratchet has
the UP mark facing you. To assemble the jack handle
and jack handle extension, use the art and text
following.
Connect the jack handle (B) and jack handle
extension (C) together and press the retention
clip (arrow) so it engages.
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