Ford EVEREST 2009 Manual page 202

EVEREST_F8M7-10-09B_Edition1 Page202
Tuesday, February 10 2009 12:55 AM
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tyre
WARNING
Make sure the mounting surfaces of
the wheel, hub and wheel nuts are
clean before changing or replacing
tyres:
When changing or replacing a tyre,
not removing dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel, hub
and hub bolts is dangerous. The wheel
nuts could loosen while driving and
cause the tyre to come off, resulting in
an accident.
2. Mount the spare tyre with centre cap
installed.
3. Install the wheel nuts with the bevelled
edge inward; tighten them by hand.
7-10
Form No.F8M7-10-09B
Black plate (202,1)
WARNING
Do not apply oil or grease to wheel
nuts and bolts and do not tighten the
wheel nuts beyond the recommended
tightening torque:
Applying oil or grease to wheel nuts
and bolts is dangerous. The wheel
nuts could loosen while driving and
cause the tyre to come off, resulting in
an accident. In addition, wheel nuts
and bolts could be damaged if
tightened more than necessary.
4. Turn the wheel brace anticlockwise and
lower the vehicle. Use the wheel brace
to tighten the nuts in the order shown.
If you're unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Ford Repairer.
Nut tightening torque
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 88 118 (9 12, 65 87)