Sierra 1500 2WD V6-4.3L (2008)
2. Rotate the hoist shaft counterclockwise in order to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to rotate the shaft until the spare tire can be pulled
out from under the vehicle and removed. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower.
3. If the secondary latch is engaged and the cable end is visible, perform the following procedure:
1. Tighten the cable by rotating the hoist shaft clockwise until you hear 2 clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot overtighten the cable.
2. Loosen the cable by rotating 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, rotate 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 .
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, rotate 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 .
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. Raise and support the vehicle if it is not already raised. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
6. Depress the tabs, remove the guide shaft from the hoist collar, and slide the shaft toward the bumper.
7. Remove the collar from the hoist
8. Remove the bolt.
9. Remove the hoist from the bracket.
