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Polo Mk4

Protecting the wheel centering seat against corrosion
Protecting the wheel centering seat against corrosion
Can be used in all light alloy wheels and steel wheels.
If the wheel is replaced, the wheel centring seat must be washed with Cleaning spray -D 322 000 A2- as a preventive measure against corrosion between the wheel centring seat and the wheel rim. Refer to the → Chemicals Manual.
–  Remove the wheel.
–  Clean the centering seat in the wheel hub and the wheel rim centering thoroughly.
   
–  Apply wax on the centering area -arrow - with a brush.
Be sure to wax only the centering -arrow - and not the wheel ring stop. Otherwise, this will cause dirt buildup on the brake surface when the vehicle is moving, which may cause poor braking action.
  WARNING
The wheel screws, wheel stop/hub surfaces and wheel hub threads should not be waxed. Never apply lubricants or anti-corrosion agents on the wheel screw threads.
–  Install and fasten the wheel .
  N44-0198

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