Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
Wheels: Service and Repair
Maintenance
Steel
CAUTION:
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Do not use steel wool, abrasive-type cleaner or strong detergents containing high alkaline or caustic agents as damage to the protective coating and
discoloration may result.
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Automatic car wash tire brushes may damage aluminum and styled road wheel protective coatings. Before using such a service, be sure
abrasive-type brushes are not being used.
To clean wheels and wheel covers, use a mild soap and water solution and rinse thoroughly with clear water.
Rim bead seats (steel wheels only) should be cleaned with a wire brush or coarse steel wool to remove lubricants, old rubber and light rust.
Aluminum
CAUTION: Do not use steel wool, abrasive-type cleaner or strong detergents containing highly alkaline or caustic agents as damage to the protective
coating and discoloration may result.
NOTE: Automatic car wash tire brushes may damage aluminum and styled road wheel protective coatings. Before using such a service, be sure
abrasive-type brushes are not being used.
Aluminum wheel rim bead seats should be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner to remove tire mounting lubricants and old rubber. Before mounting or
dismounting a tire, the bead area should be well lubricated with a rubber lubricant meeting Ford specification ESR-M99B135-A or equivalent.
To clean wheels and wheel covers, use a mild soap and water solution and rinse thoroughly with clear water.
During Tire Changes
WARNING:
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AFTERMARKET AEROSOL TIRE SEALANTS ARE EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. ALWAYS QUESTION CUSTOMER TO MAKE
SURE THESE PRODUCTS HAVE NOT BEEN USED.
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ALLOYS OR METAL SURFACES WITH CRACKS ARE VERY DANGEROUS. THESE COMPONENTS COULD FAIL WITHOUT
WARNING DURING INFLATION OR LATER ON THE VEHICLE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OR PERSONAL INJURY.
DESTROY ALL PARTS THAT ARE CRACKED.
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MAKE SURE REPLACEMENTS ARE MADE WITH THE PROPER SIZES AND TYPES OF WHEELS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN EQUIPMENT FAILURE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE:
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Avoid the use of any lubricant which contains water or solvent that is injurious to rubber such as WD40. A combination lubricant and
rust-preventive compound is preferable such as a rubber lubricant meeting Ford specification ESA-M1B6-A. This protective measure is of
particular importance with drop-center tubeless rims as the air in the tire is contained by the tire-side rim surface.
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If the tire is to be reinstalled on the same wheel, mark the tire and wheel so they can be reassembled in the same position.
PROCEDURE
1. Check all metal surfaces. Watch particularly for the following items:
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Cracks in the rim bead seat or dropwell radii areas. These are caused by deep rim tool marks, overloading and overinflating tires or using
larger than recommended tire sizes.
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Cracks in the wheel disc, between the stud holes or hand holes. These are caused by loose lug nuts, improper installation procedures or the use
of incorrect sizes or types of attaching parts.
2. Replace the parts as necessary.
3. Thoroughly remove rust, dirt and other foreign materials from all surfaces. Hand or electric wire brushes may be used. Bead seat areas of rim
should be free of rubber deposits.
NOTE: Avoid the use of any lubricant which contains water or solvent that is injurious to rubber such as WD40. A combination lubricant and
rust-preventive compound is preferable such as a ready-to-use liquid soap that meets Ford specification ESR-M99B135-A or equivalent. This
protective measure is of particular importance with drop-center tubeless rims as the air in the tire is contained by the tire-side rim surface.
4. Lubricate the tire side of the rim base just prior to mounting tire.
CAUTION: When mounting a tire on a wheel, do not inflate to more than 276 kPa (40 psi), then deflate tire to prevent damage or personal
injury.
5. Inflate tire to recommended air pressure.
