CHEVROLET 2012 Express User Manual

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Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012

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Vehicle Care

4. Position the jack under the

vehicle, as shown.

The front position jacking point is
on the frame. The rear position
jacking point is on the rear axle.

If the exhaust system interferes
in the jack location in the rear
axle, such as in Diesel vehicles,
place the jack (A) on the rear
axle between the axle housing
and the shock absorber
bracket in order to avoid any
interference with the exhaust
pipe (B).

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WARNING

Getting under a vehicle when it is
jacked up is dangerous. If the
vehicle slips off the jack you could
be badly injured or killed. Never
get under a vehicle when it is
supported only by a jack.

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WARNING

Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can
damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help
avoid personal injury and vehicle
damage, be sure to fit the jack lift
head into the proper location
before raising the vehicle.

5. Turn the wheel wrench

clockwise to raise the vehicle.
Raise the vehicle far enough off
the ground so there is enough
room for the spare tire to fit.

6. Remove all the wheel nuts.

7. Take flat tire off of the mounting

surface.

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WARNING

Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the

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