2005 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 353

10. Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Store the flat tire in the same location as your spare tire. Notice: An aluminum wheel with a flat tire should always be stored under the vehicle with the hoist. However, storing it that way for an extended period could damage the wheel. To avoid this, have the tire repaired as soon as possible. A. Retainer B. Valve Stem (Pointed Down) C. Spare or Flat Tire D. Spring E. Wheel Wrench F. Lower G. Raise H. Hoist Arm {CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. To store the underbody-mounted spare, use the previous diagram along with the directions below. 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear. 2. Pull the retainer through the wheel. 3. Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on an angle, through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft. 5-81