1996 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 206

Storing The Jack and Spare Tire 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem pointed down. 2. Pull the retaining bar through the center of the wheel, making sure itis properly attached. Attach the ratchet, with the UP side facingyou, to the extension. 3. Put the flatend of the extension on an angle throughthe hole in the rear door frame,above the bumper. Turn the ratchet clockwise until the tire is against theunderside of the vehicle. You will hear two"c1icks" when the tire is up all the way. Try to move the tire with your hands to make sure itis securely in place. Return the jackingequipment to the proper location. Secure the items and replace the jack cover. Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should a be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tireis correctly inflated. The compact spare ismade to perform well at posted speed limits for distancesup to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it's best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longerand be in good shape in case you need it again. I NOTICE: Don't take your compact spare through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught rails. on the of That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts your vehicle. Don't use your compact spare on some other vehicle. 5-34