2023 FORD F150 spare wheel

4.Access the jack tools by sliding the jacktool bag through the jack load rest.
5.Remove the tools from the tool bag.
Note:Your jack does not requiremaintenance or additional lubrication overthe service life of your vehicle.
Removing the Spare Tire
The spare tire is under the vehicle, justforward of the rear bumper.
Note:Remove the hook end from theassembled jack handle before continuing.
1.Use your key to remove the lockcylinder from the access hole of thebumper to allow access to the guidetube.
2.Assemble the jack handle as shown inthe illustration.
3.Fully insert the jack handle through thebumper hole and into the guide tubethrough the access hole in the rearbumper. Turn the handlecounterclockwise until you lower thetire to the ground and the cable isslightly slack so you can slide the tirerearward from under the vehicle.
4.Remove the retainer from the centerof the wheel.
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5.Block both the front and rear of thewheel diagonally opposite the flat tire.For example, if the left front tire is flat,block the right rear wheel.
6.Obtain the spare tire and vehicle jackfrom their storage locations.
7.Remove the wheel trim with the wheelnut trim remover provided on the endof the wheel nut wrench.
8.Loosen each wheel nut on the affectedflat tire one-half turn counterclockwisebut do not remove.
Jacking the Vehicle
Front Jacking Points
Note:Use the frame rail as the front jackinglocation point, not the control arm. There isan arrow marked on the frame rail.
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4.Remove the wheel nuts with the lugwrench.
5.Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,making sure the valve stem is facingoutward. Reinstall the wheel nuts untilthe wheel is snug against the hub. Donot fully tighten the wheel nuts untilyou lower the wheel.
6.Lower the wheel by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise.
7.Remove the vehicle jack and fullytighten the wheel nuts in the ordershown.
8.Stow the flat tire.
9.Stow the vehicle jack and lug wrench.Make sure the jack is securely fastenedbefore you drive.
10.Unblock the wheels.
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire
Note:Failure to follow the spare tirestowage instructions could result in failureof the cable or loss of the spare tire.
1.Lay the tire on the ground with thevalve stem facing up.
2.Slide the wheel partially under thevehicle and install the retainer throughthe wheel center. Pull on the cable toalign the components at the end of thecable.
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3.Turn the jack handle clockwise untilyou raise the tire to its stowed positionunderneath the vehicle. The effort toturn the jack handle increasessignificantly and the spare tire carrierratchets or slips when you raise the tireto the maximum tightness. Tighten tothe point where the ratchet or slipoccurs a minimum of three times, asindicated by an audible click each time.The spare tire carrier does not allowyou to overtighten. If the spare tirecarrier ratchets or slips with little effort,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
4.Check that the tire lies flat against theframe and you properly tighten it. Tryto push or pull, then turn the tire to besure it does not move. Loosen andretighten, if necessary. Failure toproperly stow the spare tire couldresult in failure of the winch cable andloss of the tire.
5.Repeat this tightness check procedurewhen servicing the spare tire pressure,every six months, as per your scheduledmaintenance information, or at anytime that the spare tire gets disturbedthrough service of other components.
6.If removed, install the spare tire lockinto the bumper drive tube with thespare tire lock key and jack handle.
Stowing the Vehicle Jack and ToolBag
1.Turn the lead screw eyelet to adjustthe jack up or down until the stowagemarkings on the upper channel alignwith the lower channel.
2.Place the tools inside of the tool bag.
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