1997 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 157

Roadside emergencies 8. Assemble the jack handle to the lug wrench. 9. Insert the drive section of the jack handle into the actuator hole and turn counterclockwise until the cable is slack enough to allow the spare tire to be pulled rearward from under the vehicle. 10. Slide spare tire rearward and remove retainer. 11. Insert tapered end of the lug wrench behind hubcaps and twist them off. 12. Loosen the wheel lug nuts with the lug wrench about one half turn each. 13. Position the jack on the lower suspension arm to raise the front wheel. Position the jack under the rear axle to raise the rear wheel. • Never use the differential as a jacking point. 14. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire just clears the ground. 15. Remove the wheel lug nuts and flat tire and install the spare tire. 158