E 150 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1997)
Wheels: Service and Repair
Maintenance
Flange Area
NOTE: Corrosion buildup can result in wheels sticking to the brake drum or front disc brake rotor flange after extensive service. To prevent this from
recurring once the wheel and tire assembly is removed, use the following procedure:
1. Clean the brake drum or front disc brake rotor flange and wheel bore of corrosion with a wire brush, steel wool, or other suitable material.
2. Coat the wheel bore with Disc Brake Caliper Slide Grease D7AZ-19590-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C172-A. Do not
apply grease to wheel hub bolt nut seats or lug bolts.
3. Install the wheel and tire assembly on the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to specification. See: Wheel Fastener/Specifications
Steel
Clean rim bead seats (steel wheels only) 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 high alkaline or caustic agents. Damage can occur to the
protective coating and cause discoloration.
1. Clean aluminum wheel rim bead seats with a non-abrasive cleaner to remove tire mounting lubricants and old rubber.
2. Before mounting or dismounting a tire, lubricate the tire bead area well with Rubber Lubricant D9AZ-19583-A or equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESR-M99B135-A.
