2012 GMC Canyon Owner's Manual - Page 307

Vehicle Care 10-71 6. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well. Front Position If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle, position the jack to the rear of the front tire in the pocket off of the frame. Rear Position If the flat tire is on the rear, position the jack under the rear axle and get as close as possible to the shock absorber. 5. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head. 7. Remove all the wheel nuts and the flat tire.