1988 FORD BRONCO Owners Manual

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[RE05100(BEF )03/95]
Spare Tire Location
[RE07700(B )05/90]
The spare tire for your Bronco is mounted inside
on a carrier at the right rear quarter panel unless
you have an optional outside mounted spare
tire. To remove the spare tire, remove the wing
nut and plate. If so equipped, use a door key to
unlock the lock assembly and remove the plate.
To stow the spare tire, place the wheel on the
bolt and tighten the plate and wing nut, or lock
assembly, if so equipped.
[RE07800(B )02/89]
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Inside spare tire assembly
[RE08100(B )05/90]
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Spare tire mount
[RE08300(B )01/89]
The optional outside mounted spare tire is
mounted on a swing-away carrier that hinges on
the outside right rear corner of the truck.
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To remove the outside mounted spare tire:
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Removal and installation of spare tire cover
[RE08500(B )05/90]
1. Lift the edge of the spare tire cover behind
the top of the tire and slide the cover over
the tire and downward.
[RE08600(B )01/89]
2. Remove the security lock, retaining nut and
mounting plate.
[RE08700(B )01/89]
3. Slide the tire outward and lift off the carrier.
[RE08800(B )01/89]
If you have difficulty removing the retaining
nut, turn the nut counterclockwise by using the
tapered end of the lug nut wrench in one of the
slots at either end of the retaining nut.
[RE08900(B )05/89]
To stow the outside mounted spare tire:
[RE09000(B )01/89]
1. Place the spare tire on the carrier over the
bolt, styled side in.
[RE09100(B )01/89]
2. Place the plate on the bolt and tighten the
retaining nut securely.
[RE09200(B )01/89]
3. Install security lock.
[RE09300(B )02/89]
4. Position the cover over the edge of the tire
with the drainage eyelet at the bottom. Slide
the cover upward, wrapping it around the
edge of the tire until the cover is completely
fitted.
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244 [RE09400(B )05/90]NOTE: If your truck has optional aluminum
wheels, you should slip the anti-scratch
spacer over the ªJº bolt between the
tire and carrier to prevent scratching
the aluminum styled-side surface.
[RE09500(B )05/91]
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Optional outside mounted spare tire and carrier
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[RE15100(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Make sure the spare tire and jacking
equipment are stowed and secured in the
proper storage location.
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[RE15200( ALL)03/95]
Preparing to Change the Tire
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[RE15250( ALL)12/91]
NOTE: To lift your vehicle by other than the
front or rear jacking points, be sure to
use only hoist adapters with a wide
contact surface.
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[RE15300(B F )03/91]
1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. If you have an automatic
transmission, put the gearshift in Park. If
you have a manual transmission, put the
gearshift in Reverse. Set the parking brake
and block the wheel that is diagonally
opposite the tire that you are changing.
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[RE15335(B F )12/91]
NOTE: Make sure the ignition is in the OFF
position.
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[RE15350(B F )06/94]
If you have a four-wheel drive vehicles with
manual locking hubs, put transfer case lever in
2H, 4H, or 4L.
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[RE15375(B F )05/95]
When one of the back wheels is off the ground,
the transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack,
even if the vehicle is in P (Park) or 1 (First). To
prevent the vehicle from moving when you
change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set,
then block the wheel (both directions) that is
diagonally opposite (other side and end of the
vehicle) to the tire that is being changed.
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[RE15400(B F )05/95]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
[RE15435(B F )05/95]
When the transfer case is in the N (Neutral)
position, the engine and transmission are
disconnected from the rest of the driveline.
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the
automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the
manual transmission is in gear.
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[RE15440(B F )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the transfer case in the N (Neutral)
position. Always set the parking brake
fully and turn off the ignition when
leaving the vehicle.
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[RE15550(BEF )05/95]
2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
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[RE15800(B F )10/92]
The jack and lug wrench are stowed under the
hood on the right front fender inner panel, and
the jack handle is on the radiator support.
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[RE15900(B F )06/93]
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Jack and assembly location
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[RE16800(BEF )12/91]
3. Use the tapered end of the lug nut wrench
to unscrew wheel ornaments attached by
retaining screws. Remove any wheel trim.
Insert the tapered end of the lug nut wrench
behind wheel covers or hubcaps and twist
off.
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[RE16900(BEF )10/89]
4. Loosen the wheel nuts by pulling up on the
handle of the lug nut wrench about one-half
turn (counterclockwise). Do not remove the
wheel lug nuts until you raise the tire off the
ground.
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[RE16950(BEF )05/95]
Removing and Replacing the Tire
[RE17100(B F )02/95]
1. Insert the jack handle into the jack and use
the handle to slide the jack under the
vehicle.
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[RE17175(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine
with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a tire.
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[RE17200(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do
not put any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start
the engine when your vehicle is on the
jack. The jack is only meant for changing
the tire.
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[RE17300(BEF )01/95]
2. Positioning the jack
[RE18000(B )01/89]
a. To raise a front wheel or a rear wheel,
place the jack as shown in the following
illustrations.
[RE18100(B )01/89]
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Jacking point
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[RE18701(B )08/91]
b. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the
wheel is completely off the ground.
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[RE21151(BEF )10/92]
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[RE21400(BEF )01/95]
3. Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut
wrench.
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[RE21500(BEF )01/95]
4. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
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[RE21700(B )01/95]
5. Thread the lug nuts on the wheel studs with
the beveled face toward the wheel. Use the
lug nut wrench to screw the lug nut snug
against the wheel but do not tighten.
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[RE22200(BEF )01/95]
6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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[RE22300(BEF )01/95]
7. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug
nuts in the order shown in the following
illustration.
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[RE22400(B )12/89]
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Lug nut tightening sequence
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[RE23400(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Use of wheels or lug nuts other than
original equipment could cause damage to
the wheel or mounting system and allow
the wheels to come off while the vehicle
is in motion.
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[RE23500(BEF )01/95]
8. Replace any wheel covers, ornaments, or hub
caps that your vehicle has. Make sure that
they are screwed or snapped into place.
[RE23615(BEF )02/95]
9. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. (Make
sure jack is securely fastened so it doesn't
rattle when you drive.) The carrier is
designed to hold the temporary spare which
comes with your vehicle. The stowage of a
full size tire in the spare tire carrier may
damage the tire or the vehicle. The flat full
size tire should be stowed securely in the
vehicle until it can be repaired.
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[RE23700(BEF )01/95]
10. Unblock the wheels.
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[RE23800(B )06/93]
Retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified
torque at 500 miles (800 km) of new vehicle
operation and at intervals specified in the
Maintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet.
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