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 Parts Information.

-- Remove the 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.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

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.

CAUTION:

Brakes can become contaminated while driving and thereby result in poor braking.

- Only wax the rim centering.

-- Install the wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .