1998 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 330

NOTICE: Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. Don't try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare tire. It won't fit. Store the wheelcover securely in the rearof the vehicle until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. Storing a Flat or 5 a r e Tire and Tools A CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tireor other equipmentin the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could collision, loose cause injury.In a sudden stop or equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Lay the tire near the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem down. Slide the cable retainer through the center of the wheel andstart to raise the tire. When the tire is almost in the stored position, turn the tire so the valve is towards the rear of the vehicle. This will help when you check and maintain tire pressure in the spare. Keep raising the wheel until you hear the hoist mechanism click twice. This means the wheelis firmly stored against the underside of the vehicle. Push against the wheel to be sure it does not move andis stored securely. I NOTICE: Wheel coverswon't fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. 5-33