1997 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 251

NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tightenthe wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. 13. Remove the wheel blocks. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Storing a jack, a tire or otherequipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment couldstrike 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 retaining bar 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 facingyou, to the extension. I NOTICE: Wheel covers won't on your compact spare. If fit you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you coulddamage the cover or the spare. 5-33