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Question posted by Anonymous-137440 on May 31st, 2014

Rusted Mech. For Removing Spare Tire, Will Barely Turn A Half Turn I Used Liquid

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on May 31st, 2014 12:07 PM
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Go here  for a possible solutions. a product called liquid wrench penetrating oil works really well also.

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Owner's Manual - Page 299

..., set the parking brake, and turn on the side of the positive (+) cable from the discharged battery. The Temporary Spare Tire You may need to let the engine "relearn" its idle conditions. This spare tire is smaller than a regular tire and is identical to a safe place on the hazard flashers. Remove the other tires that you can . Hold...
Owner's Manual - Page 300

When you to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it is necessary, do not follow these precautions, the tire could result in a permanent reduction in ... listed on this tire. RWARNING If you use tire chains on the tire decal. s use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not operate at speeds above 10 mph (16 km/h) or for any circumstances. s use of vehicle. RWARNING...
Owner's Manual - Page 301

... caught in driver's side rear quarter trim panel). Roadside Emergencies s drive through an automatic car wash with spare removed, turn counterclockwise until slack is slack enough to allow the spare tire to be damaged. To remove the spare tire: 1. Because the temporary spare tire is stowed at the rear under the vehicle. 2. Assemble the jack handle (stowed behind the rear...
Owner's Manual - Page 302

The spare tire location and assembly To stow spare tire: 1. Insert the jack handle or lug nut wrench into the actuator hole and turn counterclockwise until the cable/retainer is extended for insertion into the wheel. 302
Owner's Manual - Page 303

... underbody supports and retighten if necessary. 5. To stow the largest flat tire (P255 tire on a 16 inch trispoked wheel), place inside vehicle and secure with valve stem down. 3. Raise spare tire cable until the lift mechanism "slips". 4. Rotate the handle clockwise to secure tire. Roadside Emergencies 2. Install the retainer through wheel center with valve stem...
Owner's Manual - Page 304

...vehicle) to Change the Tire NOTE: To lift your vehicle will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, someone could be sure to use only hoist adapters with ... 4x2/4x4 RWARNING Make sure the spare tire and jacking equipment are changing. Make sure that is a jacking/tire changing 304 Stowed along with a wide contact surface. 1. Remove the quarter trim panel cover to...
Owner's Manual - Page 307

... a. RWARNING To avoid injury, never run the engine with one -half turn (counterclockwise). To raise the front wheel, place the jack on the handle of the wheel and ornament. 4. To raise a rear tire, place the jack under the vehicle. Removing and Replacing the Tire 1. Loosen the wheel nuts by pulling up on the bracket or...
Owner's Manual - Page 309

... on the wheel studs with the spare tire. 4. Thread the lug nuts on the jack. Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut wrench. 3. Roadside Emergencies RWARNING To lessen the risk of your vehicle is only meant for changing the tire. 2. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 6. Use the lug nut wrench to...
Owner's Manual - Page 352

... located in the radiator. Before you remove the radiator cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise to the first stop...turn the engine off and let it is cool, be careful when you stop . 352 Protect your vehicle's engine under Engine types in laboratory mice. Check the level of the engine coolant at the beginning of this chapter for a long period of your skin by washing with USED...
Owner's Manual - Page 364

.... 364 If your light truck has a temporary spare tire, do not include it in the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet which came with one wheel off the ground, such as when changing a tire. In situations where the tires differ from front to rear (snow/traction), simply rotate using a side to the following diagram. RWARNING To...
Owner's Manual - Page 365

.... Using the jack handle, lower the spare tire to the ground and then proceed to raise the tire until the mechanism "slips." Refer to the required torque specification and retighten again after 500 miles (800 km). Tighten wheel lug nuts to Spare Tire Location section of the Roadside Emergencies chapter for the operation of the spare tire retention...
Owner's Manual - Page 369

... ride. For full size tires, use the tire chains: s Make sure the chains are the right size for your tires. Servicing Your Explorer Wheel and Tire Matching See an authorized tire dealer for your tires. Wheels and tires must be properly removed, matched and remounted to remove wheel covers (if equipped) from steel rims before using a temporary spare. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT...
Owner's Manual - Page 439

File:unixx.ex Update:Thu Feb 29 09:21:09 1996 Index Snowplowing ...Snow tires and chains ...Spare tire changing the tire ...conventional spare ...finding the spare ...removing the spare tire ...storing the flat tire ...temporary spare...Spark plugs, specifications ...Special driving conditions ...Special notice ...E-4WD vehicles ...utility-type vehicles ...Specification chart, lubricants ...Speed...
Owner's Manual - Page 440

...Update:Thu Feb 29 09:21:09 1996 Storing your vehicle using wheel dollies ...with a tow truck ...Traction control ...Traction-lok...Tilt steering wheel...Tires changing ...checking the pressure ...cleaning ...inspection and maintenance ...replacing ...rotating ...snow tires and chains ...spare tire...storing your vehicle ...tire grades ...treadwear ...wear bands...wheel and tire matching ...Towing a...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10

... present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. 30,000 MILES ...U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. loose parts. u Inspect ...tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Check clutch reservoir fluid level.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 14

...joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, ... moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. 14 Normal Schedule 55,000 MILES (88,000 Kilometers) ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 16

...tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust... yoke (if equipped). Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Inspect and lubricate automatic...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 17

...Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust... or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Rotate tires ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 18

u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u ... be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. 18 Normal Schedule Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. loose parts. u Change engine...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 54

...for proper operation. u Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. u Check fluid level in spare tire. 54 Owner Maintenance Checks u Check for leaks or damage. u Check parking brake system. u... air pressure in clutch master cylinder. u Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning hoses for worn tires and loose wheel lug u Clean body and door drain holes. At least twice a year: ...

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