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Roadside emergencies – FORD 1998 F-150 User Manual

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2. Slide the wheel under the
vehicle and install the retainer
through the wheel center.

3. Turn the jack handle clockwise
until the tire is raised to its
original position underneath the
vehicle. The jack handle ratchets
when the tire is raised to the
stowed position. It will not allow
you to overtighten.

Tire change procedure

On vehicles equipped with
Air Suspension, turn OFF

the Air Suspension switch prior
to jacking, hoisting or towing
your vehicle.

Refer to the instruction sheet
(located behind the interior trim
access panel with the jack) for
detailed tire change instructions.

1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set the parking
brake.

2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park).

BRAKE

HOOD

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