Wheel Centering Seat, Protecting Against Corrosion
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Applies to Light-Alloy and Steel Wheels
When a wheel is changed, the wheel centering seat should be sprayed with Wax Spray to prevent corrosion between the wheel centering seat and the rim. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.
-- Remove the wheel.
-- Thoroughly clean the centering seat on the wheel hub and the centering surface on the rim.
CAUTION:
Brakes can become contaminated while driving and thereby result in poor braking.
- Only wax the rim centering.
Always Make Sure that Only Centering -arrow- is Waxed and Not Rim Contact Surfaces. As a Consequence, the Brakes Would Become Contaminated While Driving and Thereby Result in Poor Braking.
-- Apply wax in area of centering -arrow- using a brush.