1999 Ford F350 Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 154
1999 Ford F350 Manual
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Roadside emergencies 2. The following steps are required to move the support bracket (if equipped) away from the spare tire: • With tapered end of lug wrench, loosen the eyebolt on the support bracket. • Line up the eyebolt with the slot in the support bracket. • Slide the support bracket off the eyebolt and move the support bracket away from the spare tire. 3. Insert the hooked end of the jack handle into the rear bumper opening. The handle will stop moving and you will feel forward resistance to turning when properly engaged. 4. Turn the handle counterclockwise and lower the spare until you can slide the tire rearward and the cable is slack. 5. Remove the retainer through the center of the wheel. Stowing the spare 1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up. 2. Slide the wheel under the vehicle and install the retainer through the wheel center. 3. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is raised to its original position underneath the vehicle. The effort to turn the jack handle increases significantly and the spare tire carrier ratchets when the tire is raised to the stowed position. The spare tire carrier has a built-in ratchet feature that will not allow you to overtighten. 4. Check that the tire lies flat to the frame assembly. Push against the tire to make sure it is tightly seated under the vehicle. Loosen or retighten if necessary. 154