Pontiac 2002 Aztek Owner's Manual page 325

Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
1. Lay the compact spare tire on the ground at the
rear of the vehicle. Position the compact spare tire
so the valve stem is pointed down facing the rear of
the vehicle.
2. Lower the cable to the ground. See "Removing the
Spare Tire without the Sliding Rear
Convenience/Cargo Tray" or "Removing the Spare
Tire with the Sliding Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray"
in the Index.
3. Tilt the retainer downward and slip it through the
center hole of the spare tire.
Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the
underside of the wheel.
4. Attach the folding wrench to the hoist shaft.
Use the extension tube if you have the optional
sliding rear convenience/cargo tray.
5-40
5. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to lift the
spare tire.
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For all wheel drive vehicles, when the tire reaches
the stabilizer bar, move the tire over the bar, then
continue to turn the folding wrench clockwise to lift
the spare tire.
6. When the tire is almost in the stored position,
turn the tire so the valve stem is towards the rear
of the vehicle.
This will help when you check and maintain tire
pressure in the spare.
7. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle. Continue turning the folding wrench until
you feel more than two clicks. This indicates that the
compact spare tire is secure and the cable is tight.
The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened.