1996 FORD ASPIRE wheel

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Removing and Replacing the Tire
[RE08700(ALL)02/95]
1. Find the jack location near the door of the
tire that you are changing. Position the jack
and turn the handle of the jack clockwise
until the wheel is completely off the ground.
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[RE08800(ALL)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.
[RE09200(ALL)05/93]
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Jack mounting position
[RE09600(ALL)02/95]
2. Remove the wheel bolts by using the lug
wrench. Never loosen the hub nuts. See the
illustration following Step 1Preparing to
Change the Tireif you are not sure where to
find the wheel bolts.
[RE09700(ALL)02/95]
3. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire. Keep
the retaining tool in place.
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4. Replace the wheel lug bolts, but do not fully
tighten them until you lower the car. If you
do, you could force the car off the jack.
[RE10000(ALL)02/95]
5. Remove the retaining tool and replace it
with the final lug bolt.
[RE10090(ALL)07/95]
Your vehicle is built with metric (12 mm)
threads on the wheel hubs and lug bolts. Make
certain, during wheel removal, the same bolts
removed are reinstalled, or if replaced, bolts
with metric threads and the same chamfer
configuration are used.
[RE10100(ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
Installation of an English thread lug bolt
into a metric hub will not properly secure
the wheel to the hub. Damaged lug bolts
may result in wheel separation and
possible injury.
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6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
[RE10500(ALL)02/95]
7. Remove the jack and fully tighten the wheel
lug bolts in the order shown in the
illustration under Step 1.
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8. Put the tire, jack, retaining tool and wrench
away.
[RE10750(ALL)02/95]
9. Secure the conventional tire where the spare
was stored with the bolt provided.
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10. Unblock the wheels.
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[RE12150(ALL)12/91]
If the Engine Cranks but Does
Not Start or Starting After a
Collision
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[RE12225(ALL)07/95]
If the engine cranks but does not start or if you
have had a collision, the fuel pump shut-off
switch may have been triggered. The shut-off
switch is a device that stops the fuel pump
when your vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
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[RE12250(ALL)07/95]
For information on how to check and reset the
fuel pump shut-off switch, seeFuel pump shut-off
switchin the Index.
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[RE12300(ALL)05/95]
Towing Your Vehicle
[RE12500(ALL)07/95]
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact
a professional towing service or, if you are a
member, your roadside assistance center.
Suggested towing options include wheel lift
towing or flat bed towing.
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[RE13000(ALL)01/89]
Towing With the Back Wheels Off the
Ground
[RE13100(ALL)03/94]
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Rear towing
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152 [RE13150(ALL)05/94]If it is necessary to tow your vehicle from the
rear (with the rear wheels off the ground), a
dolly must be placed under the front tires to
prevent transaxle damage.
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[RE13200(ALL)01/94]
Do not use your vehicle's steering column lock
to secure the wheels in a straight-ahead position.
Always use a steering wheel clamping device
designed for towing service.
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[RE13250(ALL)02/92]
Refer toTowing behind another vehicle Ð
recreational vehiclein the Index for information on
towing behind an RV.
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[SV01850(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The cooling fan is automatic and may
come on at any time. Always disconnect
the negative terminal of the battery before
working near the fan.
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[SV01900(ALL)06/95]
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If you must work with the engine running,
avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that
could get caught in moving parts. Take
appropriate precautions with long hair.
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[SV02000(ALL)06/95]
q
Do not work on a vehicle in an enclosed
space with the engine running, unless you are
sure you have enough ventilation.
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[SV02100(ALL)06/95]
q
Never get under a vehicle while it is
supported by a jack only. If you must work
under a vehicle, use safety stands.
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[SV02200(ALL)06/95]
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Keep all lit cigarettes and other smoking
materials away from the battery and all
fuel-related parts.
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[SV02700(ALL)03/95]
Working with the engine off:
[SV02750(ALL)02/95]
1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park)
(automatic transaxle) or 1 (First) gear
(manual transaxle).
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[SV02800(ALL)06/95]
2. Remove the key from the ignition after you
turn the engine off.
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[SV02850(ALL)06/95]
3. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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[SV02900(ALL)03/95]
Working with the engine on:
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[SV03000(ALL)03/95]
1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park)
(automatic transaxle) or Neutral (manual
transaxle).
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[SV03050(ALL)03/95]
2. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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[SV03200(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
Do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it
while the engine is running.
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[SV03400(ALL)03/95]
Opening the Hood
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[SV03500(ALL)01/95]
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the bottom left corner
of the instrument panel.
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[SV03600(ALL)02/95]
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the
auxiliary latch that is located under the hood
at the center of the vehicle.
[SV03700(ALL)03/93]
3. Lift the hood and set the prop rod in the
hole in the hood.
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[SV03800(ALL)11/90]
When you close the hood, make sure the prop
rod is in its retainer and that the hood latches
securely.
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[SV27000(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
When replacing full size tires, never mix
radial, bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use
only the tire sizes that are listed on the
tire pressure decal. Make sure that all tires
are the same size, speed rating, and
load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire
combinations recommended on the decal.
If you do not follow these precautions,
your vehicle may not drive properly and
safely.
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[SV27100(ALL)01/95]
Tires that are larger or smaller than your
vehicle's original tires may also affect the
accuracy of your speedometer.
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[SV27200(ALL)04/95]
Wheel and Tire Matching
[SV27250(ALL)02/95]
See an authorized tire dealer for proper
servicing procedures. Wheels and tires must be
properly removed, matched and remounted to
maintain the best possible ride.
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[SV28100(ALL)02/95]
Information About Tire Quality Grades
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[SV28200(ALL)01/95]
New vehicles are fitted with tires that have their
Tire Quality Grade (described below) molded
into the tire's sidewall. These Tire Quality
Grades are determined by standards that the
United States Department of Transportation has
set.
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[SV28250(ALL)01/95]
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic
tires for use on passenger cars. They do not
apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires
with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or
limited production tires as defined in Title 49
Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
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