2002 Ford Excursion Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 196

Roadside Emergencies 8. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground and high enough to install the spare tire. To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for changing the tire. • Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point. 9. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 10. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 11. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 12. Remove the jack and fully 1 tighten the lug nuts in the order 6 7 shown. 13. Stow the the flat tire, jack, jack 4 3 handle and lug wrench. Make sure the jack is securely fastened so it does not rattle when driving. 8 5 14. Unblock the wheels. 2 Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 800 km (500 miles) after any wheel disturbance (rotation, flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). Wheel lug nut torque* Nm Lb-ft M14 x 1.5 200-225 150-165 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Bolt size 196