Roadside emergencies – FORD 1998 Taurus User Manual

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4. Put the jack in the
jack notch next to the
door of the tire you are
changing. Turn the jack
handle clockwise until
the wheel is completely
off the ground.

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 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.

9. Return the flat tire,
jack and lug wrench to
their proper storage
locations. Make sure
the jack is fastened so
it does not rattle when
you drive.

10. Unblock the
wheels.

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4

3

5

2

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