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:
^ Excessive rust or corrosion build-up.
^ Cracks in metal.
^ Bent flanges, resulting from road obstructions.
^ Loose, missing or damaged lug nuts.
^ 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.