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[DR30001( ALL)06/92]
Understanding Loading/Towing
Information
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[DR30050( ALL)03/94]
The following terms are used to describe the
ability to carry or tow a load:
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[DR30101( ALL)01/93]
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Base Curb Weight
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[DR30150( ALL)01/93]
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Payload
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[DR30200( ALL)01/93]
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GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
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[DR30250( ALL)01/93]
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
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[DR30301( ALL)01/93]
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
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[DR30310( ALL)06/92]
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
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[DR30320( ALL)06/92]
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Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
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[DR30330( ALL)06/92]
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Maximum Trailer Weight
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[DR30340( ALL)06/92]
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Trailer Weight Range
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[DR30351( ALL)03/91]
Base Curb Weight
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[DR30401( ALL)03/94]
The Base Curb Weight is the weight of the
vehicle including fuel, coolants, lubricants,
emergency tools, spare wheel and tire. It also
includes any equipment that isstandardon that
model. It does not include passengers, cargo or
optional equipment installed by factory, dealer,
aftermarket supplier or customer.
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[DR30451( ALL)03/91]
Payload
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[DR30501( ALL)03/91]
Payload is the combined, maximum allowable
weight of cargo, occupants and optional
equipment that the truck is designed to carry. It
is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus the base
curb weight.
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[RE02900( ALL)03/95]
Removing jumper cables
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[RE03000( ALL)03/95]
1.Always remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order.Remove the negative (S) end
of the jumper cable from the metallic surface
on the engine or frame of the disabled
vehicle.
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[RE03100( ALL)06/95]
2. Remove the negative (S) cable from the
booster battery.
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[RE03200( ALL)06/95]
3. Remove the positive (+) cable from the
booster battery.
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[RE03400( ALL)05/95]
4. Remove the other end of the positive (+)
cable from the discharged battery.
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[RE03500( ALL)04/95]
After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while
to let the engine ªrelearnº its idle conditions.
Drive it around for a while with all electrical
accessories turned off to let the battery recharge.
You may need to use a battery charger to fully
recharge the battery.
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[RE03550( ALL)03/95]
If you need to replace your battery, seeBattery
in theServicing Your Vehiclechapter.
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[RE03600( ALL)03/95]
Changing a Tire
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[RE03700( ALL)01/95]
If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do
not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease the speed. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off
the ignition, set the parking brake, and turn on
the hazard flashers.
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[RE03800( ALL)03/95]
The Conventional Spare Tire
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[RE03900(BEF )01/95]
If you have the conventional spare tire, you can
use it as a spare or as a regular tire. This spare
tire is identical to the other tires that come with
your vehicle, although the wheel may not match.
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[RE04275(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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[RE04280(BEF )10/94]
Extended use of other than matching size spare
tires on a Traction-Lok 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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[RE05100(BEF )03/95]
Spare Tire Location
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[RE05250( E )06/94]
The spare tire for your vehicle is stowed at the
rear under the frame (except cutaway and
stripped chassis models).
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[RE05550( E )03/91]
To remove the spare tire:
[RE05625( E )03/93]
1. Open both of the rear doors. Remove the
access cover from the rubber strip found
behind the left door. Insert tapered end of
lug wrench or tip of jack handle through the
access hole. Turn counterclockwise until the
cable extends enough to allow the spare tire
to be pulled rearward from under the
vehicle.
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[RE05700( E )10/94]
2. Slide the spare tire to the rear and remove
the retainer from the wheel.
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[RE05850( E )10/94]
3. To stow the cable/retainer with spare
removed, turn jack handle wrench clockwise
until slack is removed.
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three fourths page art:0020839-C
The spare tire location and assembly
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[RE06050( E )03/91]
To stow spare tire:
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[RE06150( E )10/94]
1. Insert the jack handle or lug nut wrench into
the actuator hole and turn counterclockwise
until the cable/retainer is extended for
insertion into the wheel.
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[RE06200( E )10/94]
2. Install the retainer through wheel center
with valve stem facing up.
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[RE06250( E )12/91]
NOTE: Stow aluminum wheel and tire with
valve stem down.
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[RE06350( E )10/94]
3. Rotate the handle clockwise to secure tire.
Continue until the lift mechanism ªslipsº.
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[RE06400( E )03/91]
4. Check for proper seating against underbody
supports and retighten if necessary.
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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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[RE15325( E M)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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[RE15377( E )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.
[RE15430(E )10/95]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else coule be seriously injured.
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RWARNING
On E-Super Duty vehicles, the parking
brake is on the transmission. Therefore,
the vehicle will not be prevented from
moving when a rear wheel is lifted, even
if the vehicle is in Park and the parking
brake is applied. Be sure to block both
directions of the wheel that is diagonally
opposite to the wheel that is being lifted.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, someone
could be seriously injured.
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[RE15550(BEF )05/95]
2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
[RE16300( E )01/89]
The jack, jack handle and lug nut wrench are
stowed as shown below.
[RE16400( E )05/91]
one third page art:0020289-D
Jack handle and wrench stowage
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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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[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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[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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