2000 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual - Page 252

Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire To access the lug nuts, place the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry off the center piece to remove it. 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. 2. If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, put the jack handle extension on the jack handle. 5-24