1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 261

Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire: 1. One side of the ratchet has an UP marking. The other side hasa DOWN marking. Assemble the ratchet to thehook near the end of the jack handle (as illustrated) with the DOWNmarking facing you. Insert the other end through the hole inthe rear bumper and into the hoist shaft. 2. Turn the ratchet to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue toturn the ratchet until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. If your two-door utility model has a jack cover, turn the wing nut counterclockwise and take the cover off. 3. When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable so it can bepulled up through the wheel opening. 4. Put the spare tire near the flat tire. To take the jack out, turn the wing nut counterclockwise and take it and the retainer off. Take the jack and storage box out and take the tools out of the box. Your vehicle may have a pair of emergency gloves secured to the jack. You can use them when changing the tire, or during other emergency situations. Remember to replacethem with thejack, so you will have them if needed later. 5-24 !