1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 291

yellowblue Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Store the flat tire where the spare tire was stored. Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. To store the tire: 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed downward and to the rear. 2. Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel opening. Make sure that the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. 3. Attach the wheel wrench and extensions together. Insert the hoist end through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft. 4. Raise the tire part of the way upward. When the tire is almost in the stored position, adjust the tire so that the valve stem is toward the rear of the vehicle. 5. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle. Continue turning the wrench until there are two "clicks" or "ratchets." The spare tire hoist cannot be over-tightened. 6. Grasp and push against the tire to be sure it is stored securely and does not move. 7. Replace the jack, tools and spare tire lock. CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. 5-31