1997 Mercury Villager wheel

Roadside Emergencies
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[ER00700(ALL)05/96]
If you have optional cast-aluminum wheels, remove the wheel
cap to gain access to the lug nuts. Insert the tapered end of the
jack handle behind the notch in the wheel cap and gently pry it
off. To replace it, press it back on. You must line up the raised
circle on the back of the wheel cap with the indented area on
the wheel in order to press the wheel cap on.
[ER00705(ALL)01/96]
13-1/2 pica
art:0040181-B
Removing the optional wheel cap
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[ER00710(ALL)01/96]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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[ER00715(ALL)01/96]
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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Roadside Emergencies
265
[ER00735(ALL)01/96]
17-1/2 pica
art:0040174-B
Placing the jack
[ER00740(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not jack on the running board.
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[ER00745(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off
the ground, such as when changing a tire.
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[ER00750(ALL)01/96]
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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[ER00775(ALL)01/96]7.
Turn the lug nut wrench (attached to the jack handle)
clockwise to raise the vehicle off the ground.
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[ER00780(ALL)01/96]8.
Remove the wheel lug nuts with the lug nut wrench.
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[ER00785(ALL)01/96]9.
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire.
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[ER00790(ALL)01/96]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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[ER00795(ALL)01/96]11.
Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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[ER00800(ALL)01/96]12.
Use the wheel lug wrench to tighten lug nuts in the
appropriate sequence. Re-check for complete tightness.
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[ER00805(ALL)01/96]
7-1/2 pica art:0040176-A
Lug nut tightening sequence
[ER00810(ALL)01/96]
The lug nuts should be tightened to 72-87 ft-lb (98-118 N%m).
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[ER00815(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Never use wheels or lug nuts different than the original
equipment as this could damage the wheel or mounting
system. This damage could allow the wheels to come off
while the vehicle is being driven.
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[ER00820(ALL)01/96]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.
[ER00825(ALL)01/96]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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[ER00830(ALL)01/96]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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Roadside Emergencies
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[ER00835(ALL)01/96]
24 pica art:0040178-C
Storing the jack
[ER00840(ALL)01/96]16.
Make sure the lug wrench is secured back into the tool kit
and store it next to the jack.
[ER00845(ALL)01/96]17.
Unblock the wheels.
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[ER00850(ALL)01/96]
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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[ER02800(ALL)02/96]
Jump-Starting
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[ER02900(ALL)02/96]1.
Make sure that the jumper cables are not in the way of
moving engine parts, then start the booster vehicle. Run the
engine at a moderate speed.
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[ER03000(ALL)02/96]2.
Let the discharged battery charge for a few minutes and then
start the disabled vehicle. It may take a couple of tries before
the vehicle starts. If the vehicle does not start after several
attempts, there may be a different problem.
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[ER03100(ALL)02/96]3.
When both vehicles are running, let them idle for a few
minutes to charge the discharged battery.
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[ER03200(ALL)02/96]
Removing jumper cables
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[ER03300(ALL)02/96]1.
Always remove the jumper cables in the reverse order.
Remove the negative (s) end of the jumper cable from the
metallic surface on the engine or frame of the disabled
vehicle.
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[ER03400(ALL)03/96]2.
Remove the negative (s) cable from the booster battery.
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[ER03500(ALL)02/96]3.
Remove the positive (+) cable from the booster battery.
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[ER03600(ALL)02/96]4.
Remove the other end of the positive (+) cable from the
discharged battery.
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[ER03750(ALL)03/96]
If you need to replace your battery, seeBatteryin the
Maintenance and Carechapter.
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[ER11150(ALL)04/96]
Towing Your Vehicle
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[ER11175(ALL)01/96]
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional
towing service or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance
center.
[ER11200(ALL)01/96]
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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Maintenance and Care
293
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[MC20650(ALL)05/96
]
Engine Coolant Drain and Flush
[MC20700(ALL)01/96]
To have your engine coolant drained, see your Ford dealer or
refer to the procedure in the Service Manual.
%*
[MC20800(ALL)01/96]
Power Steering Fluid
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[MC20810(ALL)01/96]
Check the level of the power steering fluid at least twice a
year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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[MC20820(ALL)01/96
]
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
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[MC20830(ALL)04/96]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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[MC20840(ALL)01/96]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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[MC20850(ALL)01/96]3.
Then turn the engine off.
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[MC20860(ALL)01/96]4.
Check the fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir.
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Maintenance and Care
303
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[MC24700(ALL)01/96]
Inspect the tire sidewalls for cuts, bruises and other damage. If
you suspect internal damage to the tire, have it removed and
checked. You may need to repair or replace it.
%*
[MC24800(ALL)01/96
]
Tire Rotation
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[MC24900(ALL)01/96]
Because your vehicle's front and rear tires perform different
jobs, they often wear differently. To make sure your tires wear
evenly and last longer, rotate them as indicated in the following
diagram.
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[MC25000(ALL)03/96]
In situations where the tires differ from front to rear
(snow/traction), simply rotate using a side to side pattern.
[MC25100(ALL)01/96]
10-1/2 pica
art:0040199-B
Rotating the tires
[MC25200(ALL)01/96]
After each rotation, adjust individual tire pressure as specified
on the Tire Pressure Decal. Tighten wheel lug nuts to the
required torque specification and retighten again after 500 miles
(800 km).
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[MC25300(ALL)01/96]
If your vehicle has the optional full-size spare tire, you may
rotate the spare tire into the rotation pattern.
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