1996 FORD RANGER jacking

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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.
File:12unrer.ex
Update:Wed May 1 13:53:18 1996

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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Update:Wed May 1 13:53:18 1996

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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.
File:12unrer.ex
Update:Wed May 1 13:53:18 1996