1997 FORD E SERIES jacking

Continue until the lift mechanism
ªclicks.º
4. Check that the tire is tightly
seated under the vehicle by
pushing against tire. Retighten as
necessary.
5. Replace the access cover,
anti-theft bracket and thumb
screw. Use finger pressure only to
secure the thumb screw.
Make sure the spare tire
and jacking equipment are
stowed and secured in the
proper storage location.
Never run the engine with
one wheel off the ground.
Preparing to change the tire
1. Make sure your vehicle will not
move or roll.
²Put the gearshift in P (Park)
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slide the jack under the vehicle.
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.
2. Position the jack to raise the
front or rear wheel.
Never use the differential housing
as a lift point.
Rear axle jacking points:
²All models except E-Super Duty
²E-Super Duty
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Front axle jacking points:
²All models
3. Turn the jack handle clockwise
until the wheel is completely off
the ground.
4. Remove the lug nuts with the
lug nut wrench.
5. Replace the flat tire with the
spare tire.
If your vehicle has dual rear
wheels, there are locating pins on
the hubs and wheels with
corresponding holes. When you
install the wheel make sure that
the pins are aligned with the
proper holes.
If your vehicle has single rear
wheels, thread the lug nuts on the
studs with the beveled face toward
the wheel.
If your vehicle has dual rear
wheels, thread the two element
swiveling lug nut on the studs with
the flange facing toward the wheel.
6. Use the lug nut wrench to screw
the lug nut snugly against the
wheel.
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