1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 275

For four-door utility models equipped with an underbody spare tire carrier, follow these instructions to restore a spare or flat tire: D 1. Lay the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle. Position the tire that the valve stem is pointed so down and to rear of the vehicle. the 2. Tilt the retainerdownward and through the wheel opening. Make sure the retainer is fully seated that across theunderside of the wheel. 3. Attach the ratchet,with the UP mark facing you, near the hook at end of the jack handle. Insert the the other end, on an angle, through the hole in the rear bumper and into hoist shaft. the Spare Tire -- 4-Door Utility Model E. Retainer E Valve Stem, Pointed Down G. Spare Tire A. Hoist Assembly B. Hoist Shaft C.Ratchet 4. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle. Continueturning the ratchet until there are two "clicks" or "ratchets." The sparetire hoist cannot be over-tightened. 5. Grasp and push against the tire to be sure it is stored securely and does move. not D. Jack Handle 5-38