Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997)
CAUTION:
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Do not use the differential housing as a lift point. Leaks or damage to the rear axle cover and adjoining differential housing surface may occur if a
floor jack or any lifting device Is allowed to contact the cover at any point where the cover joins the housing.
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On vehicles equipped with an under-chassis mounted spare tire, remove the tire, wheel or tire carrier from the vehicle before It Is placed in a high
lift position in order to avoid sudden weight release from the chassis.
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With transfer case in N (NEUTRAL), neither the automatic transmission P (PARK) nor the manual transmission R (REVERSE) position will hold
the vehicle stationary. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case (if so equipped) In N (NEUTRAL). When one rear wheel is lifted
off the ground, neither the automatic transmission P (PARK) position nor the manual transmission R (REVERSE) position will prevent the vehicle
from moving and possibly slipping off the jack, even if those positions are properly engaged. To prevent inadvertent vehicle movement while
changing a tire, always set the parking brake fully and always block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being changed.
PROCEDURE
1. Automatic transmission: place shifter in P position. Manual transmission: place shifter in reverse. Four-wheel drive: place transfer case in 2H, 4H
or 4L.
2. Set parking brake and block both sides of diagonally opposite wheel.
3. Remove jack, jack handle sections, lug wrench and spare tire.
4. Remove wheel cover (if equipped) with plastic coated tip of lug wrench.
5. Loosen wheel nuts with lug wrench. Do not remove wheel nuts.
6. Raise jack to desired height by using the thumb wheel.
7. Position jack under the correct jacking point as shown on the front bracket on lower suspension arm or rear axle.
8. Remove wheel nuts.
9. Remove tire and install spare tire.
