Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Balancing wheel, checking radial and lateral run-out on wheel rim
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Attach rim to wheel balancing machine. |
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Use the centring system for wheel balancing machines -VAS
5271-. |
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Preload tyre gauge approx. 2 mm. |
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Make a note of the smallest and largest deflection of the
indicator needle. |
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Compare the measured values with the specifications in the
table
→ Anchor. |
 Note
| Extreme values on the tyre gauge due to small irregularities
may be disregarded. |
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| Specifications for radial and lateral run-out
on wheel |
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Rim |
Radial
run-out (mm) |
Lateral
run-out (mm) |
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Steel wheel |
0,5 |
0,5 |
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Alloy wheel |
0,5 |
0,8 |
Note
| If the measured value exceeds the specification, acceptably smooth
running cannot be attained. |
Before you start balancing the wheels, the following
requirements must be met.
Tyre pressure must be OK.
Tread mus ...
Other materials:
Unlocking the tailgate manually
Fig. 212 In the tailgate: opening the warning
triangle holder
Fig. 213 In the luggage compartment: unlocking
the tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
If necessary, fold the backrest of the rear bench seat forwards.
Remove items of luggage ...
Assembly overview - front door trim
Note
The assembly overview is shown for the front door trim on
driver side. The assembly overview for the front passenger side is
analogous.
The assembly overview is shown for 4-door models. The
assembly overview ...
Cleaning and caring for the dash panel, wooden trims and plastic parts
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Moisten a clean, lint-free cloth with water and clean the parts.
Treat plastic parts (inside and outside the vehicle) and the dash panel
with a special solvent-free plastic cleaning and care product
that has b ...
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Balancing wheel, checking radial and lateral run-out of wheels and tyres
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