C Yukon 2WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1999)
Spare Tire: Service and Repair
Tire Hoist and Shaft Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
The 4 Door Utility 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. Place 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 that attaches the shaft to the hoist assembly.
3. Remove the shaft from the hoist assembly.
4. Remove the two bolts that attach the hoist assembly to the wheel carrier.
5. Remove the hoist assembly from the wheel carrier.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the hoist assembly to the wheel carrier.
2. Install the bolts and the nuts that attach the hoist assembly to the wheel carrier.
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Tighten the nuts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the shaft to the hoist assembly.
4. Install the pin and the retainer that attaches the shaft to the hoist assembly.
5. Install the spare tire.
5.1. Place the tire on the ground, with the valve stem pointed down, at the rear of the vehicle.
5.2. Pull the wheel retainer through the wheel opening.
5.3. Attach the ratchet to the wheel with the UP mark facing you.
5.4. Place the end of the wheel wrench through the rear bumper access hole until the wrench connects into the hoist shaft.
5.5. Turn the ratchet clockwise in order to raise the tire.
