1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 324

NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation androtor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. Don't tryto put a wheelcover on the compact spare tire. It won't fit. Store the wheel cover securely in the rear of the vehicle until youhave the flat tire repaired or replaced. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools I Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.In a sudden stopor collision, loose 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. Remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the shaft. Slide the cable retainer through thecenter of the wheel and start to raise the tire. When thetire is almost in the stored position, turn the tireso the valve is towards therear 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 wheel is firmly stored against theunderside of the vehicle. Push against the wheel to be sure it does not move and is stored securely. 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. 5-31