2013 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo Owner Manual - Page 322

10-74 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 2. Pull the retaining bar through the center of the wheel, making sure it is properly attached. 3. Pull the wheel toward the rear of the vehicle, keeping the cable tight. 4. Put the chisel end of the hoist extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. 5. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle. Continue turning the wheel wrench until the tire is secure and the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened. { WARNING 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. 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down. 11. Use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts firmly. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise and in a crisscross sequence, as shown. 12. Put the wheel cover or the center cap and plastic wheel nut caps back on. Remove any wheel blocks. Have a technician check the wheel nut tightness of all wheels with a torque wrench after the first 160 km (100 mi) and then 1 600 km (1,000 mi) after that. Repeat this service whenever a tire is removed or serviced. See Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2 for more information.