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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Express - AWD 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Tires and Wheels 🢒 Spare Wheel Hoist Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the spare tire from the hoist.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. If the secondary latch is engaged and the cable end is visible, perform the following procedure:
    4. 3.1. Tighten the cable by turning the hoist shaft clockwise until you hear 2 clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot overtighten the cable.
    3.2. Loosen the cable by turning the hoist shaft counterclockwise 3 or 4 turns.
    3.3. If the spare tire can be lowered, repeat steps 1 and 2 to see if the spare tire can be removed.
    3.4. If the spare tire cannot be lowered, turn the hoist shaft counterclockwise until approximately 15 cm (6 in) of cable is exposed.
    3.5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    3.6. Place a transmission jack, or equivalent, under the spare tire.
    3.7. Position the center of the transmission jack under the secondary latch release button at the center of the spare tire. Arrange the arms of the transmission jack so they will support the tire after it has been released.
    3.8. Raise the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is firmly held in place, releasing the secondary latch.
    3.9. Lower the tire. If the spare tire is hanging by the cable, turn the hoist shaft counterclockwise until the tire is low enough to remove.
  4. If the secondary latch is engaged and the cable end is not visible, perform the following procedure:
    5. 4.1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    4.2. Place a transmission jack, or equivalent, under the spare tire.
    4.3. Position the center of the transmission jack under the secondary latch release button at the center of the spare tire. Arrange the arms of the transmission jack so they will support the tire after it has been released.
    4.4. Raise the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is firmly held in place, releasing the secondary latch.
    4.5. Lower the tire and remove it from the jack.

    Object Number: 1199330 Size: SH
  5. Rotate the guide shaft to expose the retaining pin clip.

    6. Object Number: 1199354 Size: SH
  6. Remove the guide shaft retaining pin clip.

    7. Object Number: 1199356 Size: SH
  7. Remove the guide shaft retaining pin.

    8. Object Number: 1199352 Size: SH
  8. Separate the guide shaft from the hoist and remove it from the vehicle.

    9. Object Number: 1199340 Size: SH
  9. Remove the spare tire hoist retaining bolt.

    10. Object Number: 1199350 Size: SH
  10. Remove the spare tire hoist from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1199350 Size: SH
  1. Install the spare tire hoist into the slot in the rear crossmember.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1199340 Size: SH
  2. Install the spare tire hoist retaining bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 52 N·m (38 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1199352 Size: SH
  3. Install the guide shaft to the vehicle, then to the hoist. Ensure that the hole for the retaining pin in the guide shaft and the hoist are aligned.

    4. Object Number: 1199356 Size: SH
  4. Install the guide shaft retaining pin.

    5. Object Number: 1199354 Size: SH
  5. Install the guide shaft retaining pin clip.
  6. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
  7. Install the spare tire to the hoist and raise it into position.