2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 455

Vehicle Care Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Refer to the following graphics and instructions to help you: H. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down) I. J. Hoist Shaft Access Hole Hoist End of Extension Tool 10-83 Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. K. Spare Tire Lock 1. Put the tire (H) on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. A. Hoist Assembly B. Hoist Shaft C. Hoist Shaft Access Cover/Hole D. Jack Handle Extensions E. Wheel Wrench F. Hoist Cable G. Tire/Wheel Retainer 2. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle. Separate the tire/wheel retainer from the guide pin. Pull the pin through the center of the wheel. Tilt the retainer down through the center wheel opening. 3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (D) and wheel wrench (E) as shown.