C 3500 Truck 2WD V8-454 7.4L VIN J SFI (1999)
Spare Tire: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
The pickup models use a winch/cable hoist system for tire stowage. The hoist is behind the rear axle and forward of the rear bumper.
1. Remove the spare tire.
1.1. Attach a ratchet to the wheel with the DOWN mark facing you.
1.2. Put the end of the wheel wrench through the rear bumper access hole until the wrench connects into the hoist shaft.
1.3. Turn the ratchet counterclockwise in order to lower the tire.
1.4. Turn the ratchet until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
1.5. Once the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull the retainer through the wheel opening.
2. Remove the pin and the retainer from the shaft.
3. Remove the bolts and the nuts.
4. Remove the hoist from the crossmember.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
