1996 FORD E SERIES wheel

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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
[RE17000( E )02/95]
1. Unfold the jack handle and lock into the
jack. Use the jack 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.
[RE17300(BEF )06/95]
2. Positioning the jack
[RE18501( E )01/89]
a. To raise a front or rear wheel, place the
jack as shown in the following
illustrations.
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one third page art:0020296-A
Jacking point (All models except E-Super Duty)
[RE18600(BE )11/89]
one third page art:0021527-A
Jacking point (E-Super Duty)
[RE18900( E )12/91]
one third page art:0020298-B
Instructions for jacking a wheel Ð All models
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[RE19100( E )08/91]
b. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the
wheel is completely off the ground.
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[RE21151(BEF )10/92]
one third page art:0020939-B
[RE21400(BEF )06/95]
3. Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut
wrench.
[RE21500(BEF )06/95]
4. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
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[RE21600( EF )06/95]
If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, there are
locating pins on the hubs and wheels with
corresponding holes. When you put the wheel
back on, make sure the pins are lined up with
the proper holes.
[RE21800( EF )06/95]
If your vehicle has single rear wheels, 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 snugly against the wheel
but do not tighten.
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[RE21900( EF )01/89]
If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, thread the
two-element swiveling lug nut on the wheel
studs with the flange face toward the wheel. Use
the lug nut wrench to screw the lug nut snugly
against the wheel but do not tighten.
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[RE22000( EF )05/90]
quarter page art:0020310-A
Single rear wheel nut
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[RE22100( EFM)05/90]
quarter page art:0020311-A
Dual rear wheel nut
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[RE22200(BEF )01/95]
5. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
[RE22300(BEF )06/95]
6. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug
nuts in the order shown in the following
illustration.
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[RE22425( EF )05/90]
quarter page art:0020317-A
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.
[RE23500(BEF )06/95]
7. Replace any wheel covers, ornaments, or hub
caps that your vehicle has. Make sure that
they are screwed or snapped into place.
[RE23615(BEF )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.
[RE23700(BEF )06/95]
9. Unblock the wheels.
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[RE24100( EF )06/95]
On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels
retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified
torque at 100 miles (160 km), and again at 500
miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation and at
the intervals specified in theMaintenance 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.
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[RE24700( ALL)05/95]
Towing Your Vehicle
[RE24875( ALL)06/95]
The recommended method to tow your
Econoline is with flatbed or wheel lift
equipment. However, slingbelt towing is
acceptable. On vehicles equipped with an air
dam, the towbar will deform the rubber air dam.
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[RE27500(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Never use a tow bar that attaches to the
bumper when you tow your vehicle. This
could damage the bumper and cause an
accident.
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[SV02600( ALL)03/95]
Working with the engine off:
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[SV02650( E M)03/95]
1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
[SV02700( ALL)06/95]
2. Remove the key from the ignition after you
turn the engine off.
[SV02725( ALL)06/95]
3. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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[SV02750( ALL)03/95]
Working with the engine on:
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[SV02785( E M)03/95]
1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
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[SV02795( E M)03/95]
2. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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[SV02900( 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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[SV02950(BEF )03/95]
Opening the Hood
[SV03025( E )05/89]
1. Pull the hood release handle, located on the
left kick panel near the parking brake release
handle.
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[SV03050(BEF )12/91]
2. While applying downward pressure on the
hood, push the hood latch handle located
behind the grille near the center front of the
vehicle to the left.
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[SV03100( E )08/94]
3. Disconnect the hood support from the
retaining clip on the radiator support and
place it into the slot marked PROP in the
underside of the hood.
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[SV26000( ALL)06/95]
Checking the pressure of the tires
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[SV26100( ALL)11/89]
At least once a month, check the pressure in all
your vehicle's tires, including the spare. Use an
accurate tire pressure gauge. Check the tire
pressure when tires are cold, that is, after the
vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or
has been driven less than 3 miles (5 km). You
can find the proper cold pressure on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label.
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[SV26150( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle
handling and can fail suddenly, possibly
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
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[SV26200( ALL)06/95]
Tire inspection and maintenance
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[SV26300( ALL)02/95]
Inspect the tire treads, and remove stones, nails,
glass or other objects that may be wedged in the
tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may
permit air to leak from the tire, and make the
necessary repairs.
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[SV26400( ALL)10/89]
Inspect the tire side walls for cuts, bruises and
other damage. If you suspect internal damage to
the tire, have it demounted and checked. You
may need to repair or replace it.
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[SV26410( ALL)11/89]
Wheel inspection and maintenance
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[SV26420( ALL)11/89]
Check for damage that would affect the runout
of the wheels. Wobble or shimmy will eventually
damage the wheel bearings.
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[SV26430( ALL)06/93]
Front wheel bearings require periodic repacking
and adjustment as specified in theMaintenance
Schedule and Recordbooklet. Loose or worn front
wheel bearings tend to let the vehicle wander or
shimmy, and can eventually cause excessive tire
wear.
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