2004 Ford Excursion Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 179

Roadside Emergencies 12. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. 13. Stow the flat tire, jack, jack handle and lug wrench. Make sure the jack is securely fastened so it does not rattle when driving. 14. Unblock the wheels. 1 6 4 7 3 8 2 5 Wheel lug nut torque specifications 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* N•m 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. On all two-piece flat wheel nuts, apply one drop of motor oil between the flat washer and the nut. Do not apply motor oil to the wheel nut threads or the wheel stud threads. Bolt size When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of control. 179 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)