1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 241

If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, use the wheel wrench and ratchet to remove them. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise, with DOWN facingyou, to remove the wheel nut caps. Then take off the hub cap. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Use the ratchet and wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise, with DOWN facing you, to loosen the wheel nuts. Don't remove the wheel nuts yet. If the wheel also has a trim ring, use the wheel wrench to pry along the edge and remove it. If the wheel has a smooth centerpiece or a center piece with recessed nuts, place the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry off. 2. If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, put the jack handle extension on thejack handle. 3. Position the jack under the vehicle. 5-26