1997 Ford Ranger Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 237

6. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown in the following illustration. Lug nut tightening sequence WARNING Never use wheels or lug nuts different than the original equipment as this could damage the wheel or mounting system. This damage could allow the wheels to come off while the vehicle is being driven. 7. Replace any wheel covers, ornaments, or hub caps that your vehicle has. Make sure that they are screwed or snapped into place. 8. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. (Make sure jack is securely fastened so it does not rattle when you drive.) 9. Unblock the wheels. NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with P265 75R15 AT tires or P235 75R15 AT tires do not stow a flat or inflated full size tire in the spare tire carrier. The carrier is designed to hold the temporary spare which comes with your vehicle. The stowage of a full size tire in the spare tire carrier may damage the tire or the vehicle. The flat full size tire should be stowed and tied down in the pickup box bed until it can be repaired. 236