Wheel Centering Seat, Protecting Against Corrosion

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Applies to light-alloy and steel wheels

When a wheel is changed, the centering seat should be sprayed with wax spray D 322 000 A2

In order to prevent corrosion between wheel centering seat and rim.

-- Remove wheel.

-- Thoroughly clean the centering seat on the wheel hub and the centering surface on the rim.

-- Apply wax in area of centering -arrow- using a brush.

Fig 1: Locating Centering Seat Wax Application Area

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

NOTE:

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.

WARNING:

Wheel bolts, contact surfaces of wheel/wheel hub and the threads in the wheel hubs must not have wax applied to them. Never apply lubricants or anti-corrosion treatment to threads in wheel hubs.

-- Install wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION .