Roadside emergencies – FORD 2003 E-550 v.2 User Manual
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• 8-lug wheel
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.
6. Install any wheel covers, ornaments or hub caps. Make sure they are
screwed or snapped in place.
7. Stow the jack, handle and lug wrench.
8. Unblock the wheels.
On vehicles equipped with single rear wheels, retighten the lug nuts to
the specified torque at 800 km (500 miles) of operation after any wheel
change or any time the lug nuts are loosened.
On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts
to the specified torque at 160 km (100 miles), and again at 800 km (500
miles) of new vehicle operation.
Model
Bolt size
Wheel lug nut torque*
Nm
Lb-ft
E-150
1/2-20
135
100
E-250, E-350
and E-450
9/16-18
190
140
E-550
M14x1.5
200–225
150–165
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Do not use oil or grease on threads (E-550 vehicles, refer to
following Note). Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
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2003 Econoline (eco)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Roadside Emergencies
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