C 1500 Suburban 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (1997)
Spare Tire: Service and Repair
Spare Tire Hoist and Shaft Replacement
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 attaching shaft to hoist assembly.
3. Shaft from hoist assembly.
4. Two bolts attaching hoist assembly to wheel carrier.
5. Hoist assembly from wheel carrier.
INSTALLATION
Install or connect the following:
1. Hoist assembly to wheel carrier.
2. Bolts and nuts attaching hoist assembly to wheel carrier. Tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
3. Shaft to hoist assembly
4. Pin and retainer attaching shaft to hoist assembly.
5. 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.
