1996 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 218

It also has a DOWN side. Attach the ratchet, with the DOWN side facingyou, to the extension. The extension has a socket end and a flat chisel end. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Be sure the flat end connects into the hoist shaft. Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to theground. Keep turning the ratchet until the spare tire canbe pulled out from under the vehicle.