Wheels and Tires: Service and Repair

2001 Volvo S40 L4-1.9L Turbo VIN 29 B4204T3SECTION Service and Repair

Removing The Build Up Of Rust From Wheels And Hubs

General information
To facilitate the removal of the wheel, the surfaces of the brake disc and hub must be properly cleaned when removing rust.

Cleaning the mounting surfaces of the wheel





- Brush clean the mounting surfaces marked gray on the brake disc as illustrated and on the inside of the wheel
- Clean the sections
- Only apply installation paste P/N 1161397 to the marked gray sections of the brake disc and hub (see the illustration)
- Install the wheel.
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.