Ford 2001 Ranger, Manual

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204-04-2 204-04-2 Wheels and Tires
SPECIFICATIONS
General Specifications Torque Specifications
Item Specification Description Nm Lb-Ft
Tire Inflation
Lug nuts 1/2-20 135 100
Tires See safety certification
Torque specifications are for clean, dry bolt and nut
sticker located on driver
threads. Never use oil or grease on wheel bolts or nuts.
door jamb.
Cleaners — Wheel
Custom Bright Metal
ESR-M5B194-B
Cleaner (8A-19522-A)
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or
Safety Precautions
a face shield when performing any work with
tire and wheel assemblies.
WARNING: Never run the engine with one
wheel off the ground, for example, when CAUTION: Do not clean aluminum wheels
changing a tire. The wheel(s) resting on the with steel wool, abrasive-type cleaners or strong
ground could cause the vehicle to move. detergents. Use Custom Bright Metal Cleaner
8A-19522-A or equivalent meeting Ford
WARNING: The tire and wheel must
specifications ESR-M5B194-B.
always be correctly matched. It is very important
to determine the size of each component before
CAUTION: Reduce the air pressure as
any assembly operations commence. Failure to much as possible by pushing the valve core
adhere to these instructions can result in an plunger in prior to removing the valve core.
explosive separation and cause serious bodily Avoid working in a position in which the face or
injury or death. body is directly over a tire in which there is
pressure.
WARNING: Aftermarket aerosol tire
When performing any inspection or repair
sealants are extremely flammable. Always
procedures on wheels (1007/1015) and tires, follow
question the customer to make sure these
the preceding safety precautions.
products have not been used.
WARNING: Aftermarket wheel assemblies
Wheels and Tires
may not be compatible with the vehicle. Use of
incompatible wheel assemblies can result in
Several types of wheel assemblies are available:
equipment failure and possible injury. Use only
stamped steel, forged aluminum and cast aluminum.
approved wheel assemblies.
WARNING: Use only wheels and wheel
nuts that have been designed for current model
year Ford trucks. Aftermarket wheels or wheel
nuts may not fit or function correctly, and can
cause personal injury or damage the vehicle.
2001 Ranger EV, 01/2001