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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 137 (WHEELS & TIRES)GENERAL PROCEDURESWHEEL MAINTENANCENOTES
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard
Wheel Maintenance: Notes
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Notes
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- When removing a worn tire from a wheel, mark the valve location on the tire prior to removal.
- If the original tire is to be remounted, index the valve mark on the tire to the valve of the original wheel. Proceed to Step 6.
- If a new wheel is being installed, locate the tire matching point based on the valve position on the original wheel relative to its matching point described in Step 4.
- Locate the matching point on the wheel.
- Steel wheels: There is either a chartreuse sticker on the outside rim flange, or, if the sticker is missing, a yellow paint mark in the dropwell of the rim that must be transferred to the outside rim flange.
- Aluminum wheel: The matching point on the aluminum wheel is at the tire valve.
- Locate the matching point on the new tire, if necessary.
NOTE:
When servicing wheels or tires, the following procedure for matching the tire and wheel must be followed to make sure the best possible ride characteristics are maintained.
NOTE:
Many replacement tires as well as original equipment tires are marked for first harmonic matching to the wheel. These marks vary in type and color. Consult the tire dealer for details on mark identification
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.