1996 Mercury Villager wheel

Roadside Emergencies
269
[RE08550(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not jack on the running board.
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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.
[RE08900(ALL)01/93]6.
Insert the jack handle into the jack, and then slide the
tapered end of the jack handle through one of the slots in
the lug nut wrench. All of these tools are needed to jack up
a vehicle.
[RE09000(ALL)01/93]
NOTE: If Ford Accessory Running Boards have been
installed, use the jack adapters supplied with the
running boards as described on the inside of the jack
storage area cover.
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[RE09100(ALL)09/93]
17-1/2 pica
art:0040175-B
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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Roadside Emergencies
271
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[RE09800(ALL)09/93]
7-1/2 pica art:0040176-A
Lug nut tightening sequence
[RE09900(ALL)04/95]
The lug nuts should be tightened to 72Ð87 ft-lb (98Ð118 N%m).
[RE10000(ALL)12/93]
RWARNING
Using wheels or lug nuts different than the original
equipment could damage the wheel or mounting system.
This damage could allow the wheels to come off while
the vehicle is being driven. If a wheel comes off while
the vehicle is in motion, it could cause loss of vehicle
control and may result in collision.
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[RE10100(ALL)01/93]13.
Replace the wheel cover by pressing it into place. If you
have the standard wheel covers, you must align the notch in
the wheel cover with the tire's valve stem and align the
recess in the back of the wheel cover with one of the lug
nuts. If you have the optional aluminum wheel, press the
center wheel cap into place after matching up the design of
the wheel cap to the wheel.
[RE10200(ALL)01/93]14.
Make sure the jack is securely fastened. When you replace
the jack in the jack storage compartment, place the base
against the square-shaped fastening bracket and open the
jack slightly so that the jack is snug against the fastening
brackets.
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[RE10300(ALL)01/93]15.
Store the flat tire under the vehicle just as you would store
the spare tire. Refer to the section onStowing the Spare Tire
in this chapter.
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[RE10400(ALL)09/93]
24 pica art:0040178-C
Storing the jack
[RE10500(ALL)01/93]16.
Make sure the lug wrench is secured back into the tool kit
and store it next to the jack.
[RE10600(ALL)01/93]17.
Unblock the wheels.
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[RE10700(ALL)01/93]
Retighten the lug nuts 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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Roadside Emergencies
273
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[RE10800(ALL)01/93]
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
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[RE10900(ALL)03/95]
If the engine cranks but does not start or if you have had a
collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been
triggered. The shut-off switch is a device that stops the fuel
pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
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[RE11000(ALL)01/95]
For information on how to check and reset the fuel pump
shut-off switch, seeFuel pump shut-off switchin the Index.
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[RE11150(ALL)05/95]
Towing Your Vehicle
[RE11175(ALL)04/95]
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional
towing service or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance
center.
[RE11200(ALL)07/95]
DO NOT TOW YOUR VILLAGER WITH SLINGBELT
EQUIPMENT. Ford Motor Company has not developed or
approved a T-hook sling-type procedure. Use wheel lift or
flatbed equipment.
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[AC01000(ALL)01/93]
Protection and Appearance Equipment
[AC01100(ALL)04/95]
Aero Running Boards
Carpeted Floor Mats
Door Edge Guards
Cleaners, Waxes and Polishes
Front End Cover
Front End Mini Cover
Lubricants and Oils
Molded Running Boards
Side Window Shields
Soft Luggage Cover
[AC01200(ALL)01/93]
Protection and Appearance Equipment (Continued)
[AC01300(ALL)04/94]
Styled Wheel Protector Locks
Super Seal Fabric Protector (U.S. Only)
Super Seal Rustproofing (U.S. Only)
Super Seal Undercoating (U.S. Only)
Touch-Up Paints
Flat Splash Guards
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[AC01400(ALL)01/93]
Safety Equipment
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[AC01500(ALL)11/93]
Vehicle Security Systems
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Servicing Your Villager
329
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[SV29650(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Wheels
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[SV29675(ALL)05/95]
Wash the wheels with the same detergent you use to wash your
vehicle's body. Do not use acid-based wheel cleaners, steel wool,
abrasives, fuel, or strong detergents. These substances will
damage protective coatings. Use tar and road oil remover to
remove grease and tar.
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[SV29700(ALL)04/95]
If you have whitewall tires that are difficult to clean with
regular detergent, use whitewall tire cleaner. Follow the
directions on the container and rinse the tires with plenty of
clean water.
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[SV29725(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Before going to a car wash, find out if the brushes are
abrasive.
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[SV29800(ALL)03/95]
Battery
[SV29900(ALL)05/96]
The Motorcraft low-maintenance battery requires periodic
service as detailed below. The low-maintenance battery has
removable vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and for
adding water, if needed. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep
the top of the battery clean and dry. Also, make certain the
battery cables are tightly fastened to the battery terminals.
[SV30000(ALL)05/96]
If you see any corrosion on the battery cables or terminals,
remove the cables from the terminal and clean them both with a
wire brush. You can neutralize the acid with a solution of
baking soda and water. Reinstall the cables when you are done
cleaning them, and apply a small quantity of grease to the top
of each battery terminal to help prevent corrosion.
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[SV30100(ALL)07/95]
Battery replacement
[SV30200(ALL)05/96]
If your original equipment battery requires replacement while
under warranty, it may be replaced by a Motorcraft
low-maintenance battery. The low-maintenance battery has
removable vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and for
adding water, if needed.
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Servicing Your Villager
335
[SV34000(ALL)09/93]
13-1/2 pica
art:0040205-C
Brake fluid master cylinder reservoir
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[SV34100(ALL)03/95]
Power Steering Fluid
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[SV34200(ALL)01/95]
Check the level of the power steering fluid at least twice a
year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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[SV34300(ALL)03/95]
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
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[SV34400(ALL)02/95]1.
Start the engine and let it run until the power steering fluid
reaches normal operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when the engine
coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster is near
the center of the NORMAL operating temperature range.
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[SV34500(ALL)01/95]2.
While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel back and
forth several times. Make sure that the cap assembly is
installed at this time.
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[SV34600(ALL)03/93]3.
Then turn the engine off.
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[SV34700(ALL)01/93]4.
Check the fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir.
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