1996 FORD AEROSTAR change wheel

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[IN06000(ALL)01/95]
Breaking Your Vehicle In
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[IN06100(ALL)03/95]
Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or
break-in period during the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) that you drive it. During the break-in
period, you need to pay careful attention to how
you drive your vehicle.
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[IN06300(ALL)01/95]
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Avoid sudden stops.Because your vehicle
has new brake linings, you should take these
steps:
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[IN06400(ALL)01/95]
Ð Watch traffic carefully so that you can
anticipate when to stop.
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[IN06500(ALL)01/95]
Ð Begin braking well in advance.
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[IN06600(ALL)01/95]
Ð Apply the brakes gradually.
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[IN06700(ALL)01/95]
The break-in period for new brake linings
lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or
1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving.
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[IN06750(ALL)12/93]
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Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper
torque specifications at 500 miles/800 km of
new vehicle operation. Proper torque
specifications are provided in this guide. Also
retighten to proper torque specification at 500
miles/800 km after any wheel change or any
other time the wheel lug nuts have been
loosened.
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[IN06800(ALL)01/95]
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Use only the type of engine oil that Ford
recommends.SeeEngine oil recommendations
in the Index. Do not use special ªbreak-inº
oils.
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[SC06750(ALL)04/95]
To change the position of the steering wheel,
pull the release lever on the column toward you.
Tip the steering wheel to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in
place.
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[SC07250(ALL)12/89]
Be sure the steering wheel locks in a notch. It is
not infinitely adjustable. Do not adjust the
steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
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[SC07300(ALL)03/91]
Speed Control (If equipped)
[SC07700(ALL)06/95]
one third page art:0095006-A
Speed control switches on the steering wheel
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[DR15915(ALL)01/95]
Steering Your Vehicle
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[DR15945(ALL)01/95]
Your vehicle comes with power steering. Power
steering uses energy from the engine to help
steer your vehicle.
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[DR15950(ALL)04/95]
If the amount of effort needed to steer your
vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have
the power steering system checked. If the power
steering system breaks down (or if the engine is
turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually
but it takes more effort.
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[DR15960(ALL)01/95]
Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme
right or left for more than five seconds if the
engine is running. This can damage the power
steering pump.
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[DR15985(ALL)05/90]
NOTE: After any severe impact such as
striking large potholes, sliding into
curbs on icy roads, or a collision
involving the front end, observe the
steering wheel alignment. If the spokes
of the steering wheel seem to be in a
different position while going straight
down the road, have the front
suspension and steering checked for
possible damage.
[DR16005(ALL)06/95]Electronic 4-Wheel Drive (E-4WD)
(If equipped)
[DR16015(ALL)06/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with the E-4WD
option, power is provided to all four wheels
whenever you press the accelerator pedal. It
improves both handling and traction during
difficult driving conditions, adjusting
automatically to your driving needs. Because the
entire E-4WD system is controlled by a
microprocessor, your vehicle is not equipped
with the switch or shift lever used with most
traditional 4WD vehicles. The microprocessor
does all the adjusting for you.
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[DR25450(ALL)02/95]
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Abruptly releasing the accelerator or braking
hard when your vehicle is in a severe curve
at a speed which is high in relationship to the
severity of the curve (and other factors like
road, weather, and tire conditions) may cause
the vehicle to change its direction of travel. If
possible, avoid application of the brakes. If
braking is necessary, it should be done by
using the ªsqueezeº technique described
earlier.
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[DR25475(ALL)08/95]
If you run off the road, do not turn the steering
wheel sharply to return to the road. Instead,
slow the vehicle sufficiently and gradually steer
the vehicle back onto the road.
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[DR25501(ALL)02/95]
Wheel Spin
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[DR25550(ALL)11/92]
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Extreme acceleration can cause the rear
wheels to spin, perhaps resulting in reduced
steering control.
[DR25601(ALL)08/95]
If the wheels spin during vehicle start-up, shift
to second gear.
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[DR26301(ALL)01/89]
Move forward slowly and evenly. If this does
not work, try rocking the vehicle.
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[DR26550(ALL)05/90]
High Speed Driving
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[DR26590(ALL)07/95]
Ford Motor Company recommends obeying
posted speed limits.
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[DR26601(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Driving too fast for conditions creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Driving at very high speeds for extended
periods of time may result in damage to
vehicle components.
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[DR27450(ALL)03/95]
Traction-Lok Rear Axle (If equipped)
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[DR27501(ALL)03/95]
This axle provides added drive away traction on
slippery surfaces, particularly when one or more
wheels are on a surface with poor traction.
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[DR27550(ALL)03/93]
Extended use of other than matching size tires
on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a
permanent reduction in effectiveness. This loss of
effectiveness does not affect normal driving and
should not be noticeable to the driver.
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[DR27651(ALL)01/95]
High water
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[DR27675(ALL)06/92]
Never attempt to cross water that is fast flowing
or of unknown depth.
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[DR27701(ALL)05/90]
Do not drive through flooded areas unless you
are sure that the water is below the bottom of
the wheel hubs.
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[DR27750(ALL)04/94]
If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. You may have limited traction or wet
brakes, so allow extra stopping distance because
your vehicle will not stop as quickly as usual.
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[DR27801(ALL)01/95]
After you drive through the standing water,
apply your brakes gently several times as your
vehicle moves slowly. This helps to dry the
brakes.
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[DR27820(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: If the transmission and transfer case is
submerged in water, their fluids should
be checked and changed, if necessary.
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[DR27825(ALL)03/93]
NOTE: All rear axle lube quantities must be
replaced every 100,000 miles
(160,000 km) or if the axle has been
submerged in water. Otherwise, the
lube should not be checked or changed
unless a leak is suspected or repair
required.
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[RE15100(ALL)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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[RE15325(ALL)03/95]
1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. Put the gearshift in P (Park). Set the
parking brake and block the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the tire that you are
changing.
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[RE15335(ALL)12/91]
NOTE: Make sure the ignition is in the OFF
position.
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[RE15420(ALL)06/95]
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). 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 being changed.
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[RE15430(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
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242 [RE23625(ALL)06/95]8. 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(ALL)06/95]
9. Unblock the wheels.
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[RE23800(ALL)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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[RE24200(ALL)10/89]
Also retighten to the specified torque at 500
miles (800 km) of operation after any wheel
change or any time the lug nuts are loosened.
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[RE24301(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Failure to retighten wheel lug nuts at
mileages specified could allow wheels to
come off while the vehicle is in motion.
[RE24315(ALL)02/89]
eight pica chart:0020313-AFile:12cprea.ex
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