1996 Ford F150 Owner's Manual - Page 261

4. Lower spare tire, swing the channel to the rear and remove the lug wrench from the channel tube. Remove the wheel retainer from the center bolt. If necessary, use the tapered end of the wrench inserted in the retainer for more leverage. Remove the spare tire from the channel assembly. RWARNING Never allow any part of your body to extend under the channel with mounted spare tire during removal or installation. 5. 6. To stow the spare tire: 1. 2. Position the spare tire so it is balanced on the channel assembly. Screw the retainer on the center bolt and tighten until the wheel is secured to the channel. Put the tapered end of the lug nut wrench into the channel assembly tube and lift and line up the channel and eyebolt, so the shoulder of the eyebolt is pushed all the way into the slot. Tighten the eyebolt with the tapered end of the wrench until the spare tire cannot be moved by hand pressure. Adjustment of the driver side channel ball end bolt is not required when stowing an original equipment size wheel and tire. 3. 4. 260