Savana 3500 V8-4.8L (2009)
Spare Tire: Service and Repair
Spare Wheel Hoist Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the spare tire from the hoist.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
3. If the secondary latch is engaged and the cable end is visible, perform the following procedure:
1. Tighten the cable by turning the hoist shaft clockwise until you hear 2 clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot overtighten the cable.
2. Loosen the cable by turning the hoist shaft counterclockwise 3 or 4 turns.
3. If the spare tire can be lowered, repeat steps 1 and 2 to see if the spare tire can be removed.
4. If the spare tire cannot be lowered, turn the hoist shaft counterclockwise until approximately 15 cm (6 in) of cable is exposed.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
6. Place a transmission jack, or equivalent, under the spare tire.
7. Position the center of the transmission jack under the secondary latch release button at the center of the spare tire. Arrange the arms of the
transmission jack so they will support the tire after it has been released.
8. Raise the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is firmly held in place, releasing the secondary latch.
9. Lower the tire. If the spare tire is hanging by the cable, turn the hoist shaft counterclockwise until the tire is low enough to remove.
4. If the secondary latch is engaged and the cable end is not visible, perform the following procedure:
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Place a transmission jack, or equivalent, under the spare tire.
3. Position the center of the transmission jack under the secondary latch release button at the center of the spare tire. Arrange the arms of the
transmission jack so they will support the tire after it has been released.
4. Raise the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is firmly held in place, releasing the secondary latch.
5. Lower the tire and remove it from the jack.
5. Rotate the guide shaft to expose the retaining pin clip.
