1996 Ford Bronco Owner's Manual - Page 243

NOTE: If your truck has optional aluminum wheels, you should slip the anti-scratch spacer over the "J" bolt between the tire and carrier to prevent scratching the aluminum styled-side surface. Optional outside mounted spare tire and carrier RWARNING Make sure the spare tire and jacking equipment are stowed and secured in the proper storage location. Preparing to Change the Tire NOTE: To lift your vehicle by other than the front or rear jacking points, be sure to use only hoist adapters with a wide contact surface. 1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move or roll. If you have an automatic transmission, put the gearshift in Park. If you have a manual transmission, put the gearshift in Reverse. Set the parking brake and block the wheel that is diagonally opposite the tire that you are changing. NOTE: Make sure the ignition is in the OFF position. 244