TIRE ROTATION & WHEEL TORQUE INFORMATION
On dual rear wheel light trucks, rotate the front tires side to side without disturbing the rear tires. Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper torque specifications after 500 miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation 100 miles (160 km) for vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels or equipped for snowplowing, and 500 miles (800 km) after any wheel change, or any other time lug nuts have been loosened.
WHEEL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| E150 (5 Lug Wheel) | 100 (135) |
| E250/350 (8-Lug Wheel) | 140 (190) |
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Note. If wheels are equipped with locking type lug nuts, ALWAYS position the keyed nut opposite the valve stem.
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
| CAUTION | When battery is disconnected, vehicles equipped with computers may lose memory data. When battery power is restored, driveability problems may exist on some vehicles. These vehicles may require a relearn procedure. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section. |