How to Change a Tire 03-07 Cadillac CTS
Difficulty: Beginner · About 20 min · Cadillac Cts
Change a flat tire on a Cadillac CTS using the vehicle jack correctly, securing the car on firm ground, and tightening the wheel in a crossing pattern.
Tools you will need
- Floor Jack
- Block of Wood
Parts and supplies
- Vehicle spare tire
Steps
Park and prepare the vehicle
Move to flat, firm ground, select Park, set the parking brake, and switch on the hazard lights. Chock a wheel on the opposite axle and retrieve the spare and jack.
Loosen and lift
Loosen the flat tire's lug nuts slightly before lifting. Place the jack at the approved pinch-weld point on a solid surface, using a support block only if the vehicle manual specifies it.
Remove the flat and mount the spare
Raise the vehicle until the tire clears the ground. Remove the lug nuts, place the flat tire under the vehicle as a backup, and fit the spare with its holes aligned.
Lower and tighten
Hand-start all lug nuts, lower the vehicle until the tire touches the ground, then tighten the nuts in a crossing pattern. Lower fully, stow the tools, and retorque to the owner's manual specification.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.