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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2005SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEWHEELS AND TIRESSERVICE AND REPAIRWHEEL MAINTENANCE
2005 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Wheel Maintenance
2005 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Wheel Maintenance
Wheel Maintenance
1. 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.
When removing a worn tire from a wheel, mark the valve location on the tire prior to removal.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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.
5. Locate the matching point on the new tire, if necessary.
6. 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
NOTE: The rim bead seats on aluminum wheels should be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner to remove any tire mounting lubricants and old rubber. Before mounting or dismounting a tire, the bead area should be well lubricated with a ready-to-use liquid soap that meets Ford specification ESR-M99B135-A or equivalent.
Mount the tire on the wheel and line up the chartreuse paint mark or sticker on the new tire sidewall or the matching point of the original tire with the mark on the rim of the steel wheel or the tire valve on the aluminum wheel.
7. Inflate and balance the tire and wheel assembly.
Straightening Wheels, Rims or Components
1. NOTE: Do not heat wheels in an attempt to soften them for straightening to repair damage from striking curbs. The special alloy used in these wheels is heat-treated and uncontrolled heating from welding affects the properties of the material.
Do not weld the wheels for any reason.
1. 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.
When removing a worn tire from a wheel, mark the valve location on the tire prior to removal.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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.
5. Locate the matching point on the new tire, if necessary.
6. 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
NOTE: The rim bead seats on aluminum wheels should be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner to remove any tire mounting lubricants and old rubber. Before mounting or dismounting a tire, the bead area should be well lubricated with a ready-to-use liquid soap that meets Ford specification ESR-M99B135-A or equivalent.
Mount the tire on the wheel and line up the chartreuse paint mark or sticker on the new tire sidewall or the matching point of the original tire with the mark on the rim of the steel wheel or the tire valve on the aluminum wheel.
7. Inflate and balance the tire and wheel assembly.
Straightening Wheels, Rims or Components
1. NOTE: Do not heat wheels in an attempt to soften them for straightening to repair damage from striking curbs. The special alloy used in these wheels is heat-treated and uncontrolled heating from welding affects the properties of the material.
Do not weld the wheels for any reason.
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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.