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:
Removing and installing front 3-point seat belt, 2-door model
Removing
WARNING
Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic
components
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Observe disposal regulations ...
Removing and installing Bowden cable for remote release mechanism for seat
backrest
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side.
Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
Removing
Bowden cable on backrest end
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Remove rear seat backrest
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Sun visors
Fig. 84 Sun visor
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Various positions for the driver and front passenger
sun visors:
Folded down over the windscreen.
Pulled out of the bracket and swung over towards the door .
Vanity mirror light
A vani ...
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