Tires, wheels and loading – FORD 2005 Focus v.4 User Manual

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6. The vehicle jacking points are
depicted on the yellow warning label
on the jack shown here. Depending
on which tire is to be changed,
locate the jack at the half-moon
cutout located approximately six
inches (15 cm) from the front wheel
opening (1) or approximately
15 inches (38 cm) from the rear
wheel opening (2).

Jack at the specified locations
to avoid damage to the vehicle.

7. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.

8. 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.

9. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.

10. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown. Refer to Wheel lug nut
torque specifications
later in this
chapter for the proper lug nut
torque specification.

11. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench
away. Make sure the jack is fastened
so it does not rattle when you drive.
Unblock the wheels.

1

4

3

2

2005 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Tires, Wheels and Loading

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