2013 FORD F250 Owners Manual

6. Lift the spare tire on end to
access the tether attachment.
7. Use the lug wrench to remove
the lug nut from the spare tire
tether.
8. If not replacing the spare or flat
tire to the underbody storage area,
raise the wheel retainer up into the
installed position.
9.
Use the attached fastener strap (on the spare tire tether) to attach the
tether end to the winch retainer prior to raising to the installed position.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNING:When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the
transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or
slipping off the jack, even if the transmission selector lever is in
positionP.
WARNING:To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you
change a tire, be sure to place the transmission selector lever in
positionP, set the parking brake and block (in both directions) the
wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to
the tire being changed.
WARNING:Never get underneath a vehicle that is supported
only by a jack. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone
else could be seriously injured.
WARNING:Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid
the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
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WARNING:Always use the jack provided as original equipment
with your vehicle. If using a jack other than the one provided as
original equipment with your vehicle, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight, including any vehicle cargo or
modifications.
Note:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is
being jacked.
1. Turn the engine off and block the
wheel that is diagonally opposite of
the flat tire using the wheel chock, if
equipped.Note:If the vehicle is a
4x4, lock the manual hub on the
wheel.
2. Remove the jack, jack handle, lug wrench and spare tire from the
stowage locations.
3. Use the tip of the lug wrench to remove any wheel trim.
4. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise, but do not
remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground.
The following steps apply to F-250 and F-350 single rear wheel vehicles
only:
5. Insert the hooked end of the jack
handle into the jack and use the
handle to slide the jack under the
vehicle.
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6. Position the jack according to the following guides:
•Front (4x2)
•Front driver side (4x4)
Note:Make sure the jack fits onto
the flat area on the outboard side of
the differential.
•Front passenger side (4x4)
Note:View shown from the rear of
the vehicle to clearly identify the
jack point. Place the jack directly
under the axle.
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•Rear
Note:Jack at the specified locations to avoid damage to the vehicle.
7. Turn the jack handle clockwise
until the wheel is completely off the
ground and high enough to install
the spare tire.
8. Remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench.
9. Replace the flat tire with the
spare tire, making sure the valve
stem is facing outward for all front
wheels and single rear wheel
vehicles. If replacing an inboard rear tire on dual rear wheel vehicles, the
valve stem must be facing outward. If replacing the outboard wheel, the
valve stem must be facing inward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel
is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel
has been lowered.
10. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
Go to Step 19.
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The following steps apply to F–350 Dual Rear Wheel, F-450 and F-550
vehicles only:
11. Slide the notched end of the
jack handle over the release valve
and use the handle to slide the jack
under the vehicle. Make sure the
valve is closed by turning it
clockwise.
12. Position the jack according to
the following guides:
•Front (4x2): F-350 dual rear
wheel
Note:Place the jack directly under
the I-beam.
•Front driver side (4x4): F-350
dual rear wheel
Note:Make sure the jack fits onto
the flat area on the outboard side of
the differential housing.
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•Front passenger side (4x4):
F-350 dual rear wheel
Note:View shown from the rear of
the vehicle to clearly identify the
jack point.
Note:Place the jack directly under
the axle and inboard of the radius
arm so that the jack clears the
radius arm.
•Front: F-450 and F-550
•Rear: F-350 dual rear wheel
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•Rear: F-450 and F-550
13. Insert the jack handle into the
pump linkage.
14. Use an up-and-down motion
with the jack handle to raise the
wheel completely off the ground.
Note:Hydraulic jacks are equipped with a pressure release valve that
prevents lifting loads which exceed the jack’s rated capacity.
15. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
16. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem
is facing outward on all front an inboard rear wheels. If replacing the
outboard wheel, the valve stem must be facing inward. Reinstall the lug
nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug
nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
17. Lower the wheel by slowly turning the release valve
counterclockwise. Opening the release valve slowly will provide a more
controlled rate of descent.
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Note:The following steps apply to all vehicles:
18. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown. SeeWheel Lug Nut Torque
Specificationsin this chapter for
the proper lug nut torque
specification.
8-lug nut torque sequence
10-lug nut torque sequence
19. Stow the flat tire. SeeStowing the flat or spare tireif the vehicle is
equipped with a spare tire carrier.
20. Stow the jack, jack handle and lug wrench. Make sure the jack is
securely fastened so it does not rattle when driving.
21. Unblock the wheels.
The following step applies to F-250 and F-350 Single Rear Wheel vehicles
only:
22.
When installing the wheel center
ornaments, ensure that the ornament
retention towers on the back side of
the ornament are aligned with the
studs or lug nuts. The retention
towers are designed to be installed
over the studs or nuts and retain to
the flange on the lug nut.
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