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Wheels and Tires2. Slide the wheel partially under thevehicle and install the retainer throughthe wheel center. Pull on the cable toalign the components at the end of thecable.3. Turn the jack handle clockwise untilthe tire is raised to its stowed positionunderneath the vehicle. The effort toturn the jack handle increasessignificantly and the spare tire carrierratchets or slips when the tire is raisedto the maximum tightness. Tighten tothe best of your ability, to the pointwhere the ratchet or slip occurs, ifpossible. The spare tire carrier will notallow you to overtighten. If the sparetire carrier ratchets or slips with littleeffort, take the vehicle to yourauthorized dealer for assistance at yourearliest convenience.4. Check that the tire lies flat against theframe and is properly tightened. Try topush or pull, then turn the tire to besure it will not move. Loosen andretighten, if necessary. Failure toproperly stow the spare tire may resultin failure of the winch cable and lossof the tire.5. Repeat this tightness check procedurewhen servicing the spare tire pressure(every six months, as per yourscheduled maintenance information),or at any time that the spare tire isdisturbed through service of othercomponents.6. If removed, install the spare tire lockinto the bumper drive tube with thespare tire lock key and jack handle.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSWheel Lug Nut Torque SpecificationsWARNINGWhen a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materialspresent on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub,brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure that any fastenersthat attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mountingsurfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at thewheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come offwhile your vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of control.Bolt sizeM14 x 2.0lb.ft (Nm)148 lb.ft (200 Nm)*Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Fordrecommended replacement fasteners.294F150 (TF6) , enUSA