Fitting wheel, fitting instructions for Audi — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat CC (357, 2008–2012), VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–), VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018), VW Polo 6R (2009–2014), VW Phaeton (3D), VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018), VW Golf Cabriolet (517, 2011–2016), VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016), VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Polo 6C (2014–2017), VW Golf Sportsvan (AM1, 2014–2020), VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014), VW Touran I (1T, 2003–2015), VW CC (358, 2012–2017), VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020), VW Passat B8 (3G, 2014–), VW Touran II (5T, 2015–); platform codes 137, 521, AJ5, 121, BL1, BE1, 138, 1F8, 5C1

• Special tools named: puller

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• Make sure that the centring seat of the wheel hub (arrow) is free of corrosion and dirt.
• Make sure that the contact surfaces (arrow) on inner side of wheel (wheel rim) and also centring seat of wheel rim are free of corrosion and dirt.
• The concave seats in the holes for the wheel bolts must be free from corrosion, dirt, oil and grease.
• The wax spray must not come into contact with brake system components.Any rust or dirt which drops between brake disc and wheel hub on removal should be blown out with compressed air.
• Use only Optimol TA pasteG 052 109 A2. The paste must not come into contact with parts of the brake system.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition. [Note: Raise vehicle only at jacking points provided.Do not use screwdriver to pry off trim caps on vehicles with light-alloy wheels; always use special tool provided (puller from vehicle tool kit).To slacken off wheel bolts, always use socket attachments of the correct size. Worn socket attachments must not be re-used.Do not use impact wrenches for slackening off anti-theft wheel bolts (lockable wheel bolts).Take care to keep wheel bolts clean.]
2. ⚠ To make sure that the wheel bolts are firmly seated, always use the correct wheel bolts for the respective model. Depending on the model, the wheel bolts may be different in length as well as in diameter on the contact surface between ball and wheel rim. — Check that contact surfaces (arrows) on brake disc/wheel hub or brake disc/brake drum and wheel (wheel rim) are free of corrosion and dirt.
3. Remove any oil, grease and corrosion.
4. Make sure that the centring seat of the wheel hub (arrow) is free of corrosion and dirt.
5. Make sure that the contact surfaces (arrow) on inner side of wheel (wheel rim) and also centring seat of wheel rim are free of corrosion and dirt.

6. The concave seats in the holes for the wheel bolts must be free from corrosion, dirt, oil and grease.
7. Remove any oil, grease, dirt and corrosion and apply wax sprayD 322 000 A2 around centring hole/flange to ensure corrosion protection. [Note: The wax spray must not come into contact with brake system components.Any rust or dirt which drops between brake disc and wheel hub on removal should be blown out with compressed air.]
8. ⚠ Wear safety goggles when working with compressed air. — If necessary, clean the concave seats for the wheel bolts in the rim using a clean, lint-free cloth.
9. Check that the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hub are clean.
10. Use a brass wire brush or similar to remove any dirt from the convex seats and threads of the wheel bolts. [Note: Use only Optimol TA pasteG 052 109 A2. The paste must not come into contact with parts of the brake system.]
11. ⚠ Damaged or badly corroded wheel bolts must be renewed. — Check that wheel bolts can be screwed in easily by hand without using tools. When fitting the wheel, the bolts should screw in easily over the full length of the threads.
12. Make sure the holes in the hub align. The thread of the wheel bolts must not contact the bore in the brake disc.
13. If the thread of the wheel bolt touches the hole, turn the brake disc relative to the wheel hub accordingly. [Note: On wheel rims with bonded wheel trim, make sure to not scratch the wheel trim.The surface of the wheel trim is highly susceptible to scratches.If the wheel trim is damaged, the wheel rim must be renewed.The wheel trim cannot be renewed.] [Note: Make sure the correct wheel bolts are fitted the parts catalogue.On each vehicle, the same wheel bolts must be used for all 4 wheel rims.]
14. ⚠ Do not use an impact screwdriver to screw in the bolts. — If necessary, lift the wheel slightly to relieve tension.
15. Lower vehicle to floor and tighten all wheel bolts in diagonal sequence to final specified torque.
16. Lower vehicle onto its wheels. Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive44Wheels, tyres, vehicle geometry [Note: Always adhere to the specified tyre pressure Wheels and Tyres Guide44Tyre pressure.]

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