Wheel Changing, Protecting Wheel Centering Seat Against Corrosion

Applies to light-alloy and steel wheels

When a wheel is changed, the centering seat should be sprayed with Wax Spray to prevent corrosion between the centering seat and the wheel rim. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

-- 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.

Fig 1: Locating Centering Seat Wax Application Area

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.

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 the wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLTS TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION .