Ford 2011 E-450 v.2 User Manual download pdf (Page 231)

4. Check that the tire lies flat against the frame and is properly

tightened. Try to push or pull, then turn the tire to be sure it will not

move. Loosen and retighten, if necessary. Failure to properly stow the

spare tire may result in failure of the winch cable and loss of the tire.

5. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire

pressure (every six months, as per your scheduled maintenance

information), or at any time that the spare tire is disturbed through

service of other components.

6. If removed, install the spare tire lock (if equipped) into the bumper

drive tube with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack handle.

WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

On vehicles equipped with single rear wheels, retighten the lug nuts to

the specified torque at 100 miles (160 km) after any wheel disturbance

(tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).

On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts

to the specified torque at 100 miles (160 km), and again at 500 miles

(800 km) of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (tire

rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).

Bolt size and wheel

lug nut type

Wheel lug nut torque*

ft-lb N•m

9/16 x 18 conical lug

nut

150 200

9/16 x 18 two-piece

lug nut

140 190

* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and

rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.

On all two-piece flat wheel nuts,

apply one drop of motor oil between

the flat washer and the nut. Do not

apply motor oil to the wheel nut

threads or the wheel stud threads.

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Ford 2011 E-450 v.2 User Manual Page 231