Sable V6-232 3.8L (1988)
a.
Heat the prepared area of the wheel with an electric heat gun (Rotunda 107-00301 type) or propane torch (not oxyacetylene) until the melt
stick (E7AZ-19554-A) flows.
b.
Apply the hot melt material over the prepared area using a liberal flow and a wiping action to assure coverage of the leaking area.
NOTE:
THE REPAIR IS MOST EFFECTIVE WHEN THE HEAT IS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE SIDE OF THE WHEEL AND THE SEALER IS
MELTED BY THE HEAT IN THE METAL, SEE FIGURE 1.
c.
Apply only enough heat to melt the sealer and then remove the heat source.
6.
Check for air leaks.
a.
After repairing the leak, allow the wheel to cool until it can be handled safely.
b.
Reassemble the tire and wheel.
c.
Inflate the tire to the recommended air pressure as indicated on the tire pressure decal.
d.
Check that the leak is repaired by using the procedure covered in Step 2.
7.
After the repair is completed, balance and reinstall the wheel assembly on the vehicle.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
E8AZ-19A501-AA
Choke Cleaner
B
E7AZ-19554-A
Melt Stick Sealant
BM
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
SUPERSEDES:
87-2-13, dated 1/28/87
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
891703A
Seal Aluminum Wheel -
0.8 Hr.
ONE
891703B
Seal Aluminum Wheel -
1.5 Hrs.
TWO
891703C
Seal Aluminum Wheel -
2.1 Hrs.
THREE
891703D
Seal Aluminum Wheel -
2.8 Hrs.
FOUR
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
1007
48
OASIS CODES:
3300, 3500
