FORD 2013 F-550 v.2 - Manual (Page 377)

3. Fully insert the jack handle (with
one extension) through the bumper
hole and into the guide tube. The
key and lock will engage with a slight
push and counterclockwise turn.
Some resistance will be felt when
turning the jack handle assembly.
4. Turn the handle counterclockwise and lower the spare tire until you
can slide the tire rearward and the cable is slack.
5. Remove the retainer through the center of the wheel.
Note: If equipped with a tether, perform the following steps:
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.
376 Wheels and Tires
2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, December 2012
USA (fus)