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3. The vehicle jacking points are shown here, and are depicted on the
yellow warning label on the jack.

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

4. Small arrow-shaped marks on the sills show the location of the jacking
points.

5. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.

6. 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.

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

8. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug
nuts in the order shown. See Wheel Lug
Nut Torque Specifications
later in this
chapter for the proper lug nut torque
specification.

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

Wheels and Tires

339

2014 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA
(fus)

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