1996 Ford F150 Owner's Manual - Page 263

When the truck is ordered with a spare wheel only (no tire), it is stowed with a wood spacer in the usual spare tire location. Remove the wood spacer before installing the spare tire and wheel. After the spare tire and wheel are stowed, adjust the driver side channel ball end bolt and the eyebolt as necessary until the tire cannot be moved by hand pressure. 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. 262