1996 FORD WINDSTAR wheel

Roadside Emergencies
267
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[RE03800(ALL)01/93]
Changing a Flat Tire
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[RE03900(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.
% [RE04000(ALL)02/95]
Using the Spare Tire
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[RE04100(ALL)03/94]
Your vehicle has a temporary spare tire (unless you ordered the
optional full-size spare tire). This spare tire is smaller than a
regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Use it only
when you get a flat tire and replace it as soon as you can. This
spare tire is marked with the words TEMPORARY USE ONLY
so that you can easily identify it.
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[RE04200(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do
not follow these precautions, the tire could fail, causing
you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring
yourself or others.
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[RE04300(ALL)02/95]
When you drive with the temporary spare tire, DO NOT:
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[RE04500(ALL)02/95]
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exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any circumstances
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[RE04600(ALL)01/93]
n
load your vehicle so that it is heavier than the maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the tire decal
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[RE04700(ALL)01/93]
n
tow a trailer
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[RE04800(ALL)01/93]
n
use tire chains
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[RE04900(ALL)01/93]
n
try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its
wheel
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[RE05000(ALL)01/93]
n
use the wheel for any other type of vehicle
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[RE05100(ALL)01/93]
n
drive through an automatic car wash. 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.
[RE05200(ALL)02/95]
Finding the spare tire
[RE05300(ALL)11/93]
The spare tire is stored underneath your vehicle, directly below
the cargo area.
[RE05400(ALL)02/95]
Removing the spare tire
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[RE05500(ALL)01/93]1.
Open the liftgate and find the plastic hex nut cover in the
carpeting of the cargo area. Lift the cover to expose the hex
nut.
[RE05600(ALL)08/94]
17-1/2 pica
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The spare tire cover
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Roadside Emergencies
269
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[RE05700(ALL)01/93]2.
Find the tapered lug wrench in the tool kit located behind
the jack in the right cargo area side panel.
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[RE05800(ALL)12/93]3.
Fit the hex-shaped end of the lug wrench over the hex nut
in the floor of the cargo area. Turn counterclockwise until
the cable extends far enough to lower the spare tire to the
ground.
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[RE05900(ALL)09/93]
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art:0040172-B
The spare tire in the lowered position
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[RE06000(ALL)01/93]4.
Continue to turn the hex nut counterclockwise until the
spare tire retainer can be seen for removal.
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[RE06100(ALL)01/93]5.
Remove the retainer from the center of the wheel. It may be
necessary to lift one end of the tire to disengage the retainer.
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[RE06200(ALL)09/93]
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Removing the spare tire retainer
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[RE06800(ALL)03/95]
Changing the Tire
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[RE06900(ALL)05/94]
You should only raise your vehicle with a jack properly placed
at the front or rear jacking points.
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[RE07000(ALL)12/93]1.
Make sure that your vehicle will not move or roll. Put the
gearshift lever in P (Park). Set the parking brake and block
the wheel Ð in both directions Ðthat is diagonally opposite
the tire that you are changing.
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[RE07100(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the
transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving
or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park).
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[RE07200(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a
tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both
directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other
side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed.
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[RE07600(ALL)01/93]3.
Insert the tapered end of the jack handle behind the wheel
cover of the tire to be changed and gently pry it off. When
you want to replace the wheel cover, simply align the valve
stem to the slot in the cover and press it back on.
[RE07700(ALL)11/93]
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Wheel cover removal
% [RE07800(ALL)10/93]
If you have the optional cast-aluminum wheels, remove the
wheel cap to gain access to the lug nuts. To remove the cap,
insert the tapered end of the jack handle behind the notch in
the wheel and gently pry the cap off. To replace it, press it back
on.
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[RE07900(ALL)11/93]
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Wheel cover removal (optional cast aluminum wheels)
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[RE08000(ALL)02/95]4.
Fit the hex-shaped end of the lug wrench over the wheel lug
nuts and loosen them one-half turn (counterclockwise). Do
not remove the wheel lug nuts until you raise the tire off the
ground.
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[RE08100(ALL)02/95]
If your vehicle has the optional locking lug nuts, you must
use the lug nut removal tool provided with your vehicle's
tool kit.
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[RE08200(ALL)02/95]
7-1/2 pica art:0040182-A
Anti-theft lug nut
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[RE08600(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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[RE08700(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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[RE08800(ALL)05/94]
RWARNING
Never raise your vehicle by using a bumper jack. The
bumper could be damaged or the jack could slip and you
could be injured.
[RE08850(ALL)10/93]
NOTE: Never raise your vehicle by placing the jack on the
torsion bar (within axle) or front or rear suspension
components. Serious damage to these components may
occur.
[RE08900(ALL)11/93]6.
Insert the jack handle into the jack, and slide the tapered end
of the jack handle through the slot in the lug nut wrench.
All of these tools are needed to jack up a vehicle.
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[RE09100(ALL)10/93]
17-1/2 pica
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The jack and handle assembly
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[RE09200(ALL)01/93]7.
Turn the lug nut wrench (attached to the jack handle)
clockwise to raise the vehicle off the ground.
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[RE09300(ALL)01/93]8.
Remove the wheel lug nuts with the lug nut wrench.
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[RE09400(ALL)01/93]9.
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire.
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[RE09500(ALL)05/94]10.
Place the wheel lug nuts on the spare tire. Use the lug nut
wrench to screw the lug nuts snug against the wheel, but do
not tighten fully.
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[RE09600(ALL)02/95]11.
Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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[RE09700(ALL)01/93]12.
Use the wheel lug wrench to tighten lug nuts in the
appropriate sequence. Re-check for complete tightness.
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