The 2004 Volkswagen Jetta came equipped with luminosity alloy or steel front wheels. Keeping must be taken to avoid corrosion buildup between the shove hub and the trundle hub centering seat on the rim to prevent trundle alignment issues. The vehicle is equipped with reinforced jacking points on the frame to bedding the vehicle when it is lifted by a floor jack. Wheel bolts clench the rim on the hub, instead of the bounteous customary hub studs-and-lug nuts configuration.
Instructions
Removal
1. Grassland the vehicle on positive, equable ground. Locate the parking brake.
2. Loosen the rotate bolts slightly in a star base by using a tire factor, on the contrary effect not remove them at this extent.
3. Set the reinforced front jacking purpose on the horizontal frame member dependable latest the front turn able-bodied. Levy a floor jack under the jacking location and deposit a block of wood on top of the jack for cushioning. Jack the vehicle up until the front rotate clears the ground.
4. Remove the wheel bolts from the front wheel and slide the rim off the wheel hub centering boss. Inspect the wheel hub centering boss and the rim centering hole for corrosion. Remove any corrosion from the centering boss and rim centering hole by using emery paper. Wipe the centering areas clean by using a shop rag.
Installation
5. Spray the wax onto a small brush. Apply a light coat of wax to the centering hole in the rim by using the brush.
7. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.8. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern to 89 foot-pounds by using a torque wrench and socket.
6. Slide the rim onto the wheel hub. Install the wheel bolts finger tight.
