Chevrolet 2002 Astro, Owner'S Manual, Page: 257 / 400

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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
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.
1. Put the flat tire on the ground at the rear of the
vehicle with the valve stem pointed down.
2. Tilt the retainer plate downward and through the
wheel opening. Make sure it is fully seated across the
underside of the wheel. Attach the ratchet, with the
UP side facing you, to the extension.
3. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through
the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper.
Keep turning the ratchet until you feel at least two
clicks when the tire is up all the way.
The compact spare is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare tire with a full
-
size tire as
soon as you can. See “Compact Spare Tire” in the
Index. See the storage instructions label to restore
your compact spare properly.
4. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle. Continue turning the ratchet/wheel wrench
until the tire is secure and the cable is tight.
The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened.