K 1500 Truck 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
Spare Tire: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
Remove or disconnect the following:
1. Spare tire.
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Attach ratchet to wheel with "DOWN" mark facing you.
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Put end of wheel wrench through rear bumper access hole until wrench connects into hoist shaft.
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Turn ratchet counter clockwise to lower tire.
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Turn ratchet until the spare tire can be pulled out from under vehicle.
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When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull through wheel opening.
2. Pin and retainer from shaft.
3. Bolts and nuts.
4. Hoist from crossmember.
INSTALLATION
Install or connect the following:
1. Hoist to crossmember.
2. Bolts and nuts. Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
3. Pin and retainer to shaft.
4. Spare tire.
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Put tire on ground at rear of vehicle with valve stem pointed down.
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Pull wheel retainer through wheel opening.
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Attach ratchet to wheel with "UP" mark facing you.
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Put end of wheel wrench through rear bumper access hole until wrench connects into hoist shaft.
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Turn ratchet clockwise to raise tire.
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Stop turning wrench when two clicks are heard.
