1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 215
1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Manual
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Follow this diagram to store the spare or flat tire. A. Retainer ' CAT' ION: I B. Valve Stem (Pointed Down) C. Spare Tire D. Spring Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause in.jury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. BJ E. Wheel Wrench F. Lower G. Raise H. Hoist Arm 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 wheel repaired as soon aspossible. 1 . Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle. with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear. 2. P~dl the retainer through the wheel. 3. Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench. on an angle, through the hole i n the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise until the tire is raised against the underside of the vehicle. You will hear two "clicks" when the tire is secure, but pull on the tire to make sure. Return the jack. wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the proper location in your vehicle's rear area. Secure the items and replace the jack cove]: 5-29