Ford Super Duty (2018 year). Manual — part 102

Tire Change Procedure

WARNINGS

When one of the front wheels is off
the ground, the transmission alone
will not prevent the vehicle from

moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
transmission is in park (P).

To help prevent your vehicle from
moving when changing a wheel, shift
the transmission into park (P), set

the parking brake and use an appropriate
block or wheel chock to secure the wheel
diagonally opposite to the wheel being
changed. For example, when changing the
front left wheel, place an appropriate block
or wheel chock on the right rear wheel.

No person should place any portion
of their body under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.

Do not attempt to change a tire on
the side of the vehicle close to
moving traffic. Pull far enough off the

road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.

Always use the jack provided as
original equipment with your vehicle.
If using a jack other than the one

provided, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight, including
any vehicle cargo or modifications. If you
are unsure if the jack capacity is adequate,
contact the authorized dealer.

Only use the spare wheel carrier to
stow the wheel provided with your
vehicle. Other wheel sizes could

cause the spare wheel carrier to fail if it
does not fit securely or is too heavy.

Note: Do not use impact tools or power
tools operating at over 200 RPM on the
spare wheel carrier winch, which may cause
it to malfunction and prevent a secure fit.
Override the winch at least three times
(there is an audible click each time) to make
sure the wheel and tire fit securely.

Note: Passengers should not remain in the
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.

Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake and activate the hazard flashers.

E142551

1.

Turn the engine off and block the wheel
that is diagonally opposite of the flat
tire using the wheel chock.

Note: Lock the manual hub on the wheel
if the vehicle is a 4x4.

2. Remove the jack, jack handle, lug

wrench and spare tire from the
stowage locations.

3. Use the tip of the lug wrench to remove

any wheel trim.

4. Loosen each wheel lug nut ½ turn

counterclockwise, but do not remove
them until the wheel is raised off the
ground.

Note: For vehicles with dual rear wheels,
insert the lug wrench extension into the lug
wrench to reach the lug nuts.

F-250 and F-350 Single Rear Wheel
Vehicles

E162801

1.

Insert the hooked end of the jack
handle into the jack and use the handle
to slide the jack under the vehicle.

2. Position the jack according to the

following guides:

E162802

Front (4x2)

E162803

Front driver side (4x4)

Note: Make sure the jack fits onto the flat
area on the outboard side of the differential.

E162804

Front passenger side (4x4)

Note: View shown from the rear of the
vehicle to clearly identify the jack point.
Place the jack directly under the axle.

E162805

Rear

Note: Jack at the specified locations to
avoid damage to the vehicle.

Jacking the Vehicle

E162811

1.

Turn the jack handle clockwise until
the wheel is completely off the ground
and high enough to install the spare
tire.

2. Remove the lug nuts with the lug

wrench.

3. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,

making sure the valve stem is facing
outward for all front wheels and single
rear wheel vehicles. If you are replacing
an inboard rear tire on dual rear wheel
vehicles, the valve stem must be facing
outward. If you are replacing the
outboard wheel, the valve stem must
be facing inward. Reinstall the lug nuts
until the wheel is snug against the hub.
Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until
the wheel has been lowered.

4. Lower the wheel by turning the jack

handle counterclockwise.

5. Remove the jack and fully tighten the

lug nuts in the order shown. See
Technical Specifications (page 419).

6. Stow the flat tire. See Stowing the flat

or spare tire if the vehicle is equipped
with a spare tire carrier.

7.

Stow the jack, jack handle and lug
wrench. Make sure the jack is securely
fastened so it does not rattle when
driving.

8. Unblock the wheels.

E161441

1

3

4

2

7

6

5

8

8-lug nut torque sequence

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

E169375

10-lug nut torque sequence

E162820

When installing the wheel center
ornaments, make sure that the ornament
retention towers on the back side of the
ornament are aligned with the studs or lug
nuts. The retention towers are designed to
be installed over the studs or nuts and
retain to the flange on the lug nut.

E162821

If the ornament retention towers are
aligned between the studs or lug nuts, the
ornament is improperly installed. This
improper installation may appear and
sound correct, but will not keep the
ornament on the vehicle. Ornaments
improperly installed in this manner will fall
off or become loose with minimal force or
impact.

F-350 Dual Rear Wheel, F-450 and
F-550 Vehicles

E162812

1.

Slide the notched end of the jack
handle over the release valve and use
the handle to slide the jack under the
vehicle. Make sure the valve is closed
by turning it clockwise.

2. Position the jack according to the

following guides:

E162813

Front (4x2): F-350 dual rear wheel

Note: Place the jack directly under the
I-beam.

E162814

Front driver side (4x4): F-350 dual rear
wheel

Note: Make sure the jack fits onto the flat
area on the outboard side of the differential
housing.