Econoline E150 1/2 Ton V8-5.4L CNG VIN M (1998)
Wheels: Service and Repair
Dual Rear Wheels
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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AFTERMARKET WHEEL ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE. USE OF INCOMPATIBLE
WHEEL ASSEMBLIES CAN RESULT IN EQUIPMENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE INJURY. USE ONLY APPROVED WHEEL
ASSEMBLIES.
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USE ONLY INTEGRAL TWO-PIECE SWIVELING LUG NUTS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO USE CONE-SHAPED ONE-PIECE LUG NUTS ON THESE VEHICLES. IF USED, CONE-SHAPED
ONE-PIECE LUG NUTS CAN COME LOOSE IN VEHICLE OPERATION. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE PAST MODEL
WHEELS, WHICH HAVE CONE-SHAPED WHEEL HUB BOLT NUT SEATS, ON THIS VEHICLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
USE PRESENT DESIGN WHEELS AND LUG NUTS ON PAST MODEL WHEEL HUBS. ATTEMPTED USE OF INTERMIXED
WHEELS CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL MOUNTING SYSTEM AND COULD RESULT IN WHEELS COMING
LOOSE.
1. Remove the wheel cover if so equipped.
2. With the weight of the vehicle still on the tires, loosen the lug nuts.
CAUTION: Do not use heat to loosen a seized lug nut. Heat can damage the wheel and wheel bearings.
NOTE: Do not remove the lug nuts at this time.
3. Raise the vehicle until the wheel and tire assembly clears the floor.
4. Remove the lug nuts. Remove the inner and outer wheel and tire assemblies from the rear hub.
