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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the spare tire from the tire carrier.
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  3. Remove the pin and retainer from the shaft.
  4. Remove the shaft from the hoist.
    Fig 1: Removing Tire Hoist & Shaft
    G01646378Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the hoist mounting bolts.
  6. Remove the hoist from the rear crossmember.