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 ...
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removal wedge -3409-
Note
The switch module is an integral part of the front interior
light -WX1- and cannot be r ...
Turn signal and main beam lever
Fig. 81 Turn signal and main beam lever
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Move the lever into the required position:
Right turn signal  . With ignition switched
off move from central position for right parking light   .
Left turn signal †...
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1 -
Driver side footwell cover
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
2 -
Bracket
3 -
Bolt
1.5 Nm
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Balancing wheel, checking radial and lateral run-out of wheels and tyres
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