Section 00-02: Lifting, Jacking and Spare Tire Stowage
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Tire, Spare, Carrier, Inside Box, F-150, F-250, F-350

The spare tire is stowed at the front left side of the pickup box.

Removal

  1. Remove the wing nut from the carriage bolt and remove the spare wheel mounting plate (1424) from the wheel.

  1. Lift the spare wheel from the carrier support.

  1. If the spare wheel carrier support needs to be replaced, remove the five screws from the support and remove the support from the vehicle.

Installation

  1. If the carrier support was removed, position it to the vehicle and install the five holding screws.

  1. Position the spare wheel to the carrier support making sure the carriage bolt is positioned properly through the center of the wheel.

  1. Install the spare wheel mounting plate on the carriage bolt making sure the retaining tabs are properly positioned on the spare wheel.

  1. NOTE: Make sure the tire is properly secured before operating the vehicle.

    Install the wing nut and hand-tighten.



    Inside Box Spare Wheel Carrier, F-150, F-250, and F-350, 116.8- and 138.8-Inch Wheelbase with 8-Foot Box (Canada Only)





    ItemPart NumberDescription
    1N802834-S2Carriage Bolt
    21405Spare Wheel Carrier Support
    3N801010-S40Screw
    4N800344-S2Wing Nut
    51424Spare Wheel Mounting Plate
    6W623485-S2Nut
    7N620481-S2Nut
    81407Spare Wheel Carrier Support Reinforcement
    ATighten to 4.1-4.7 Nm
    (36-42 Lb-In)
    BTighten to 22-34 Nm
    (16-25 Lb-Ft)


    Inside Box Spare Wheel Carrier, F-150, F-250, F-350, 116.8- and 138.8-Inch Wheelbase with 6.0-Foot Box (Canada Only)





    ItemPart NumberDescription
    1N802834-S2Carriage Bolt
    21405Spare Wheel Carrier Support
    3N801010-S40Screw
    4N800344-S2Wing Nut
    51424Spare Wheel Mounting Plate
    61A457Spare Wheel Carrier Support Extension (F-150, 6-3/4-Foot Box Only)
    7W623485-S2Nut
    8N620481-S2Nut
    91407Spare Wheel Carrier Support Reinforcement
    ATighten to 22-34 Nm
    (16-25 Lb-Ft)