Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Spare Tire: Vehicle Damage Warnings
WARNING: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITH ONE WHEEL OFF THE GROUND, SUCH AS WHEN CHANGING A TIRE. THE
WHEEL STILL ON THE GROUND COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE.
NOTE: Extended use of other than conventional spare tires on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in effectiveness. This loss
of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be noticeable to the driver.
CAUTION:
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Do not allow the hoist adapters to contact the steering linkage, suspension arms, stabilizer bar halfshafts or constant velocity joints, or to compress
the lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulators. Damage to suspension, exhaust and steering linkage components may occur if care is not
exercised when positioning the hoist adapters of two-post hoists prior to lifting the vehicle.
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All four contact points must contact the adapters.
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Make sure the lifting pads clear the three-way catalytic converters.
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Never use the differential housing as a lift point (applies to all rear wheel drive vehicles).
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Vehicles are equipped with independent rear suspension. Always use a frame contact hoist. Hoist vehicle only at specified frame lift points. Never
allow hoist or jack to contact axle housing, halfshafts, Constant Velocity (CV) joints or catalytic converters. Do not position hoist pads under No.3
crossmember.
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The service jack provided with the vehicle is only intended to be used in an emergency for changing a deflated tire. Never use the service Jack to
hoist the vehicle for any other service. Refer to the Owner Guide when using the jack supplied with the vehicle.
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Do not attempt to use Jack pressure on either the front bumper or the rear bumper of any utilized vehicle.
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Never allow hoist or jacks to contact axle housing, halfshafts or Constant Velocity (CV) joints.
