1996 FORD RANGER Owners Manual

Roadside Emergencies
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[RE05000(ALL)01/95]
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drive through an automatic car wash with this tire. Because
the temporary spare tire is smaller than a conventional tire,
it reduces the ground clearance. Your vehicle may get caught
in the rails and it could be damaged.
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[RE05100(ALL)03/95]
Spare Tire Location
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[RE05250(ALL)06/94]
The spare tire for your vehicle is stowed at the rear under the
frame.
[RE13850(R )04/94]
24 pica art:0020284-C
Spare tire stowage
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[RE13900(R )03/91]
To remove the spare tire:
[RE14000(R )10/94]1.
Use the hex portion of the lug nut wrench to remove the
bolt that fastens the hinge to the channel.
[RE14100(R )10/94]2.
Swing the hinge away and lower the channel.
[RE14200(R )12/91]3.
Unscrew the retaining bolt using the tapered end of the lug
nut wrench through the eye of the bolt.
[RE14300(R )10/94]4.
Slide the spare tire out.
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[RE14400(R )03/91]
To stow spare tire:
[RE14500(R )10/94]1.
Position spare tire, valve stem down, so it is balanced on the
support.
[RE14600(R )04/89]2.
Replace and tighten retaining bolt using the tapered end of
the lug nut wrench through the eye of the bolt.
[RE14700(R )01/89]3.
Raise channel to hinge and line up the bolt hole.
[RE14800(R )01/89]4.
Install bolt and tighten with the wrench.
[RE14900(R )09/95]
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with P265 75R15 AT tires
or P235 75R15 AT tires do not stow a flat or inflated
full size tire in the spare tire carrier. 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 and
tied down in the pickup box bed until it can be
repaired.
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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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Roadside Emergencies
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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(ALL)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(ALL)12/91]
NOTE: Make sure the ignition is in the OFF position.
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[RE15350(R )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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[RE15390(ALL)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.
[RE15400(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, someone could be
seriously injured.
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[RE15440(R )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(ALL)03/95]2.
Get out the spare tire and jack.
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[RE16200(R )08/94]
10-1/2 pica art:0020288-E
Jack handle location and installation
[RE16500(R )01/89]
The jack and lug nut wrench are stowed behind the passenger's
seat. The jack handle is stowed under the hood on the radiator
support.
[RE16600(R )04/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0020291-B
Jack stowage
[RE16700(R )04/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0020292-B
Jack stowage
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Roadside Emergencies
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[RE16800(ALL)07/94]3.
Insert the tapered end of the lug nut wrench behind wheel
covers or hubcaps and twist off.
[RE16830(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Use only the lug nut wrench provided to remove wheel
ornaments. Not using the tapered end of the lug nut
wrench at the pry-off notches may result in damage to
the finish of the wheel and ornament.
[RE16850(ALL)06/94]
RWARNING
Not using the tapered end of the lug nut wrench at the
pry-off notches may result in damage to the finish of the
wheel and ornament.
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[RE16900(ALL)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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[RE17100(ALL)02/95]5.
Insert the jack handle into the jack and use the handle to
slide the jack under the vehicle.
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[RE17175(ALL)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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[RE17225(ALL)05/95]
Removing and Replacing the Tire
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[RE17300(ALL)06/95]1.
Positioning the jack
[RE18150(R )06/94]
a. To raise a front wheel, place the jack directly under the
shock absorber so that it contacts the bottom of the shock.
[RE18201(R )11/89]
b. To raise a rear tire place the jack under the rear axle
between the spring shackle bolts.
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[RE18301(R )10/94]
10-1/2 pica art:0020297-E
Front axle jacking point
[RE18401(ALL)06/94]
c. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is a
maximum of one inch off the ground.
[RE18551(R )10/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0021187-B
Rear axle jacking point
[RE18650(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Do not use the differential housing as a lift point.
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Roadside Emergencies
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[RE21151(ALL)04/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0021188-A*
[RE21200(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.
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[RE21400(ALL)06/95]2.
Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut wrench.
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[RE21500(ALL)06/95]3.
Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
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[RE21700(ALL)06/95]4.
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(ALL)01/95]5.
Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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[RE22300(ALL)06/95]6.
Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown in the following illustration.
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[RE22400(ALL)04/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0021189-A
Lug nut tightening sequence
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[RE23400(ALL)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(ALL)07/95]7.
Replace any wheel covers, ornaments, or hub caps that your
vehicle has. Make sure that they are screwed or snapped into
place.
[RE23600(ALL)01/95]8.
Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. (Make sure jack is
securely fastened so it does not rattle when you drive.)
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[RE23700(ALL)06/95]9.
Unblock the wheels.
[RE23750(R )09/95]
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with P265 75R15 AT tires
or P235 75R15 AT tires do not stow a flat or inflated
full size tire in the spare tire carrier. 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 and
tied down in the pickup box bed until it can be
repaired.
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