1997 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 271

Roadside Emergencies Lug nut tightening sequence The lug nuts should be tightened to 83-113 ft-lb (113-153 Nm). 13. Replace the wheel cover by pressing it into place. If you have the standard wheel covers, you must align the notch in the wheel cover with the tire's valve stem and align the recess in the back of the wheel cover with one of the lug nuts. If you have the optional aluminum wheel, press the center wheel cap into place after matching up the design of the wheel cap to the wheel. 14. Replace the jack in the storage compartment and make sure the jack is securely fastened. 15. Store the flat tire under the vehicle just as you would store the spare tire. Refer to the section on Stowing the Spare Tire in this chapter. 16. Unblock the wheels. Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km) of operation, after any wheel change, or any time the lug nuts are loosened. 271