Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
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. Paint rim by brush or spray with a fast-drying metal primer. Surfaces should be clean and dry prior to painting. Make sure bare metal areas on the
outside or tire side of rim are covered. This is especially important on drop-center tubeless rims, because warm and sometimes moist air is in
constant contact with the metal surface on the tire side of the rim.
5. 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.
6. Inflate tire to recommended air pressure.
During Tire Inspection
WARNING: EXCESSIVELY CORRODED OR CRACKED RIMS CAN BE DANGEROUS. DEFLATE TIRES PRIOR TO THE REMOVAL
FROM THE WHEELS.
1. Check all metal surfaces thoroughly while making tire inspections, including areas on inboard side of wheel. Watch for:
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Excessive rust or corrosion build-up.
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Cracks in metal.
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Bent flanges, resulting from road obstructions.
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Loose, missing or damaged lug nuts.
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Bent or stripped lug bolts.
2. Remove damaged wheels.
3. Mark damaged or hazardous areas with chalk so that part will be removed from service.
4. Coat wheel pilot area with Silicone Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A. Do not
apply grease to lug nut seats.
5. Replace parts as required.
6. Inflate tires only to recommended air pressures.
7. Check the wheel lug nut torque and retighten the lug nuts.
Maintenance and Protection In Corrosive Environments
DESCRIPTION
Aluminum wheels have a protective coating to resist corrosion. Care should be taken to avoid damaging the wheel or corrosion may occur.
Washing them (do not use highly alkaline cleaning agents) when washing the rest of the vehicle will be enough to keep wheels looking good for
many years. Certain environments, as created by some operations, can lead to corrosion. Some of these are: salt, chloride compounds used for
snow removal, dust control and highly alkaline materials. When these conditions are encountered, the following practice is recommended.
CLEANING
1. Clean frequently with steam or high-pressure water from a hose. Use of a mild detergent will speed up the cleaning process.
2. When tires are removed, the entire wheel should be cleaned and inspected. The following procedure is suggested.
SURFACE PREPARATION
1. Remove all the soil and oil from the wheel surface with either high-pressure steam or solvent. A suitable solvent would be mineral spirits.
2. Remove any adherent soil or oxidation products by using a synthetic or natural bristle brush.
3. Clean the surface again with solvent, using mineral spirits to remove loose material.
Replacement
Wheels must be replaced when they:
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Are bent.
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Are dented or heavily rusted.
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Have air leaks (aluminum wheels can, in most cases, be serviced using the procedure under Cleaning and Inspection).
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Have elongated bolt holes.
