How to Install Spare Tire 08-14 Cadillac CTS

Difficulty: Beginner · About 30 min · Cadillac Cts

Install the temporary spare on an 2008–2014 Cadillac CTS after safely lifting the vehicle and seating the wheel fasteners by hand.

Steps

1. Secure the vehicle

   Stop on firm, level ground away from traffic, set the parking brake, select Park, and switch on the hazards. Chock a wheel diagonally opposite the flat and retrieve the spare and tools.

2. Loosen and lift

   With the flat tire on the ground, loosen the lug nuts slightly in a crossing pattern. Position the jack at the marked pinch-weld point and raise the vehicle until the tire clears the surface.

3. Remove the flat wheel

   Remove the lug nuts and lift the wheel off the hub. Keep hands and feet clear of the area beneath the vehicle, and never work under a car supported only by its jack.

4. Fit and secure the spare

   Place the spare on the hub and thread each nut by hand. Snug the nuts in a star pattern, lower the vehicle, then tighten to the vehicle specification with a torque wrench as soon as possible.

5. Stow the equipment

   Lower the vehicle fully and store the flat, jack, and tools securely. Follow the temporary spare’s speed and distance limits and arrange a proper tire repair promptly.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.