Removing And Replacing The Tire; Positioning The Jack - Ford 1996 Explorer Manual

Not using the tapered end of the lug nut wrench at the
pry-off notches may result in damage to the finish of the
wheel and ornament.
Loosen the wheel nuts by pulling up on the handle of the
4.
lug nut wrench about one-half turn (counterclockwise). Do
not remove the wheel lug nuts until you raise the tire off the
ground.
Insert the jack handle into the jack and use the handle to
5.
slide the jack under the vehicle.
To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off
the ground, such as when changing a tire.

Removing and Replacing the Tire

Positioning the jack

1.
a. To raise the front wheel, place the jack on the bracket or
the lower suspension arm.
b. To raise a rear tire, place the jack under the rear axle
inboard of the spring shackle bolts.
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