Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Wheels: Technician Safety Information
WARNING:
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AFTER MARKET 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.
NOTE:
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Follow ALL the safety precautions and obtain safety literature from the wheel and rim manufacturer, NHTSA or OSHA. If you have any questions,
consult the distributor or manufacturer directly. The load-carrying requirements of each vehicle should also be determined before selecting the
proper tire/wheel combination.
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Always remember the weakest weight-carrying component of the vehicle (such as the tire, wheel, bearings or other components) determines its
overall maximum and safe load carrying capacity for the vehicle.
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When replacing tires, use the same size, load range, tread type and construction type (radial) as originally installed on the vehicle, or a type that
meets Ford specification for the vehicle.
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When replacing wheel, use original equipment manufacturer's wheels or equivalent available from your Ford dealer with equivalent capacity,
width, offset and mounting configuration as those originally offered on the vehicle.
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Use of improper replacement wheels or tires may adversely affect ride, handling, load carrying capacity, wheel bearing life, tire clearance to body
and chassis components, vehicle ground clearance, vehicle width and brake cooling.
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When deflating tire, reduce the pressure as much as possible by pushing the valve core plunger. Only then should you remove the valve core. Keep
your eyes away from the valve.
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If the tire is to be reinstalled on an original equipment wheel, mark the tire at the valve stem hole so that they can be reassembled in the same
relative position.
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The use of makeshift tools, screwdrivers or pliers to force tires on or off wheels is dangerous.
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Use only standard tire mounting tools and equipment. This can help prevent cuts on hands and wrists and will make it unnecessary to use a mallet
for unseating the tire beads.
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Always lubricate tire beads to make sure of sealing of tire beads on rim with rubber lubricant meeting Ford specification ESA-M1B6-A.
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Rotunda Tire Changer 104-00291 or equivalent includes a bead seater/inflater using an automatically adjustable inflation ring, which aids in
properly seating the bead for inflation. To properly operate the tire changer, follow the instructions provided.
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Inspect tire and perform necessary service. Rotunda Tire Spreader 104-00111 or equivalent is very helpful, but use care when working around it.
Keep the spreader arms closed when the machine is idle.
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Inspect and replace damaged or corroded parts. Abuse during road operations or in mounting tires can cause damage that may weaken the parts.
Parts that are excessively corroded are weakened. Always inspect for and replace damaged or heavily rusted parts.
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Inspect and remove light rust and other foreign matter. Accumulation of such material on the engagement surfaces of the rim base and side can
prevent the proper fit of these parts. Use a rust preventative during mounting to minimize rust.
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES OR A FACE SHIELD WHEN PERFORMING ANY BUFFING OPERATIONS
TO PREVENT INJURY.
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Tires and rims often require a buffing operation before being mounted once the regular service has been made.
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Avoid hammering rims with steel hammers. Small bits of steel may break off the hammer or rim, flying into the eyes (wear safety goggles), face or
body. Use rubber-covered, steel-headed hammers wherever possible. Rubber mallets only should be used on tires; although with modern tire
changing equipment, no pounding is necessary.
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Stand away from the valve stem as far as possible while inflating tires. Avoid a position where the face or body is immediately over the work being
done on any tire in which there is pressure.
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Always use a safety cage such as Rotunda Inflation Chamber 104-00104 or equivalent, or a portable safety device while inflating tires. Protect
yourself from possible improper assembly, inadvertently mismatched parts and other assembly errors.
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Use only accurate, tested gauges to make sure air pressure is as specified on the Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the LH front door lock pillar
or panel. Check all gauges regularly with a master gauge.
