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Roadside emergencies – FORD 1998 F-150 User Manual

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Never use the front or rear

differential as a jacking
point.

9. Remove the lug nuts with the
lug wrench.

10. Replace the flat tire with the
spare tire, making sure the valve
stem is facing outward. 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.

11. Lower the wheel by turning the
jack handle counterclockwise.

12. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown.

13. Put flat tire, jack and lug
wrench away. Make sure the jack is
fastened so it does not rattle when
you drive.

14. Unblock the wheels.

15. Turn on the air suspension
switch (if equipped).

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