1999 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 179
1999 Ford Windstar Manual
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Roadside emergencies 3. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until tire is lowered to the ground and the cable is slightly slack. 4. Remove the retainer from the spare tire. Stowing the spare 1. Lay the tire on the ground with the interior side facing up. 2. Install the retainer through the wheel center and slide the wheel under the vehicle. 3. Turn the lug nut wrench clockwise until the tire is raised to its original position underneath the vehicle. The hex nut ratchets when the tire is raised to the stowed position. It will not allow you to overtighten. 4. Check seating position of tire for looseness against the underbody supports and retighten if necessary. Ensure the position of the tire is not too far forward to avoid contact with the axle. 179