1996 FORD WINDSTAR jacking

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[RE06200(ALL)09/93]
10-1/2 pica
art:0040173-B
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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Update:Tue Mar 19 08:18:21 1996

Roadside Emergencies
271
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[RE07300(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else
could be seriously injured.
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[RE07350(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension, turn OFF the
Air Suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or
towing your vehicle.
[RE07400(ALL)10/93]2.
Get out the spare tire and jack. See previous section for
instructions on spare tire removal. The jack is located in the
rear storage compartment in the right door panel of the
cargo area. Remove wing bolt to unfasten jack.
[RE07500(ALL)06/94]
17-1/2 pica
art:0050043-C
Jack storage
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Update:Tue Mar 19 08:18:21 1996

274
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[RE08300(ALL)01/93]5.
Fit the jack under the proper jacking point indicated by the
notch in the bottom of the door frame panel.
[RE08400(ALL)03/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0050210-B
The notches for the jack
[RE08500(ALL)11/93]
13-1/2 pica
art:0050047-B
Jack placement
[RE08540(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with running boards, refer
to the following illustration before jacking.
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Update:Tue Mar 19 08:18:21 1996

Roadside Emergencies
275
[RE08550(ALL)11/93]
33-1/2 pica
art:0050211-A
Jacking information for running boards
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Update:Tue Mar 19 08:18:21 1996

Roadside Emergencies
279
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[RE10720(ALL)01/93]
Stowing the spare tire
[RE10730(ALL)05/95]1.
To raise the tire to the stowed position, lay the tire on the
ground with the interior side facing up. Install the retainer
through the wheel center and slide the tire under the vehicle.
Fit the hex-shaped end of the wheel lug wrench over the hex
nut in the floor of the cargo area. Turn the wheel lug
wrench clockwise until the tire is raised to its original
position underneath the vehicle.
[RE10740(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: The hex nut ratchets when the tire is raised to the
stowed position. It will not allow you to over-tighten.
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[RE10750(ALL)01/93]2.
Check for proper seating against the underbody supports
and retighten if necessary.
[RE10760(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Check the tire seating position for looseness and make
sure the tire is not too far forward to avoid axle contact.
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[RE10780(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Make sure spare tires and jacking equipment are stowed
and secured in the proper storage location.
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Update:Tue Mar 19 08:18:21 1996