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Roadside emergencies – FORD 2002 F-550 v.2 User Manual

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The following steps apply to all vehicles:

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

20. Stow the flat tire. Refer to
Stowing the spare tire if the
vehicle is equipped with a spare tire
carrier.

21. Stow the jack, jack handle and
lug wrench. Make sure the jack is
securely fastened so it does not
rattle when driving.

22. Unblock the wheels.

On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts
to the specified torque at 160 km (100 miles), and again at 800 km (500
miles) of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (tire
rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).

On vehicles equipped with single rear wheels, retighten the lug nuts to
the specified torque at 800 km (500 miles) after any wheel disturbance
(tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).

Bolt size

Wheel lug nut torque*

Nm

Lb-ft

M14 x 2.0

200-225

150-165

* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. All 2 piece flat wheel nuts, apply a light machine oil between the
flat washer and the nut. Use only Ford recommended replacement
fasteners.

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or

vehicle damage.

Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes, and
clothing, if contacted.

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