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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1982CAPRI V8-255 4.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALUMINUM WHEEL - NEW IMPROVED WRENCH ADAPTER
1982 Mercury Capri V8-255 4.2L
Aluminum Wheel - New Improved Wrench Adapter
1982 Mercury Capri V8-255 4.2LSECTION Aluminum Wheel - New Improved Wrench Adapter
Article No. 85-22-8
WHEEL - ALUMINUM - NEW IMPROVED WRENCH ADAPTER FOR LOCKING LUG NUTS
FORD 1982-85 ALL
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1982-85 ALL
New improved (easier) hex-key wrench adapters are now available for wheel locking lug nuts supplied on vehicles with alloy wheels from model years 1982 through 1985. For Ford Dealers a Master Kit is available, Rotunda Number 013-00003.
They are considerably easier to use with the vehicle's lug wrench to remove and reinstall the wheel locking lug nut than the adapter originally supplied. See Figure 11.
A customer who already has factory-supplied wheel locking lug nuts on alloy wheels can now obtain a "User Friendly" replacement adapter, mating up with the existing locks on the vehicle, by using the following procedure.
You, as the dealership, can order a replacement for your individual customer by ordering from McGard. Please order in the following manner:
- Use dealership letterhead stationery.
- Identify your Dealer Code Number.
- Order must be signed by an authorized agent whose signature is currently on file at McGard.
- Customer name and address for whom you are ordering.
- VIN number of vehicle involved.
- Shipping destination (dealership or customer).
- Color code and hex size(19 mm, 13/16") of adapter required (or furnish us with the Registration No. of the decal in the trunk).
- Include $7.00 (U.S. funds) payment or we can bill you later.
Forward all correspondence to:
McGard, Inc. Consumer Service Dept. 852 Kensington Avenue Buffalo, N.Y. 14215 Attn.: Mr. D. Tylec
Phone: (716) 833-6120
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
WHEEL - ALUMINUM - NEW IMPROVED WRENCH ADAPTER FOR LOCKING LUG NUTS
FORD 1982-85 ALL
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1982-85 ALL
New improved (easier) hex-key wrench adapters are now available for wheel locking lug nuts supplied on vehicles with alloy wheels from model years 1982 through 1985. For Ford Dealers a Master Kit is available, Rotunda Number 013-00003.
Figure 11 - NEW "USER FRIENDLY" HEX-KEY WRENCH ADAPTER:
They are considerably easier to use with the vehicle's lug wrench to remove and reinstall the wheel locking lug nut than the adapter originally supplied. See Figure 11.
A customer who already has factory-supplied wheel locking lug nuts on alloy wheels can now obtain a "User Friendly" replacement adapter, mating up with the existing locks on the vehicle, by using the following procedure.
You, as the dealership, can order a replacement for your individual customer by ordering from McGard. Please order in the following manner:
- Use dealership letterhead stationery.
- Identify your Dealer Code Number.
- Order must be signed by an authorized agent whose signature is currently on file at McGard.
- Customer name and address for whom you are ordering.
- VIN number of vehicle involved.
- Shipping destination (dealership or customer).
- Color code and hex size(19 mm, 13/16") of adapter required (or furnish us with the Registration No. of the decal in the trunk).
- Include $7.00 (U.S. funds) payment or we can bill you later.
Forward all correspondence to:
McGard, Inc. Consumer Service Dept. 852 Kensington Avenue Buffalo, N.Y. 14215 Attn.: Mr. D. Tylec
Phone: (716) 833-6120
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.