Villager V6-181 3.0L SOHC VIN 1 EFI (1997)
Wheels: Service and Repair
Replacement
Replacement Considerations
Wheels must be replaced when they are:
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Bent
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Dented
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Heavily rusted
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Have air leaks
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Elongated bolt holes
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Excessive lateral or radial runout
Wheels with lateral or radial runout greater than the recommended specification may cause an objectionable, high-speed vehicle vibration (aluminum
wheels can, in most cases, be serviced using the procedure under Wheel Maintenance).
Replacement wheels must be equal to the original equipment wheels in load capacity, diameter, width offset, and mounting configuration. An
out-of-balance wheel may affect tire and wheel bearing life, ground and tire clearance, or speedometer and odometer calibrations.
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 wheels are removed, use the following procedure:
1. Clean the brake drum face and front disc brake rotor flange and wheel bore of corrosion with a wire brush, steel wool, or suitable material.
2. Coat wheel bore with Silicone Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A Do not apply
grease to wheel hub bolt nut seats or lug bolts.
Wheel and Tire Replacement
REMOVAL
1. Loosen but do not remove the lug nuts.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheel hub cap or wheel ornaments.
4. Remove the five lug nuts.
5. Remove the wheel and tire as an assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the wheel and tire assembly on the vehicle.
NOTE: To prevent the occurrence of corrosion, clean and inspect the wheel and mounting area.
2. Install the five lug nuts.
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Tighten the lug nuts to 98-118 Nm (72-87 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: When installing wheels, always use a torque wrench for final tightening of the lug nuts. Proper tightening of the lug nuts will prevent
warping of the front disc brake rotor or brake drum and stretching of the lug bolt.
