2003 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 298

Stori J a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 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. 1. Put the flat tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down. 2. Tilt the retainer plate downward and through the wheel opening. Make sure it is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. Attach the ratchet, with the UP side facing you, to the extension. 3. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-82. See the storage instructions label to restore your compact spare properly. 4. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the ratchevwheel wrench until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened. 5. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If the tire moves, use the ratchet/wheel wrench to tighten the cable. Return the jacking equipment to its proper location. 5-81