Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking maximum wheel lock
| The maximum wheel lock is determined with the aid of the
wheel alignment computer. |
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When the values for the maximum wheel lock lie outside the
tolerances, then check following: |
| Are steering or suspension components damaged or deformed? |
| Are track rods visually OK.? |
| Is the symmetry of the track rods OK.? |
| Damaged components must be renewed. |
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If the steering wheel is crooked, check the following: |
| Check steering components for damage and deformation. If
necessary, renew damaged components. |
| Check suspension components for damage and deformation. If
necessary, renew damaged components. |
| Check symmetry of track rods also. |
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Measure dimension -a- of
shorter track rod. Shorten longer track rod to same dimension.
Screw track rod ball joint -1-
deeper onto track rod -2-. |
| Dimension -a- must be the same
on left side and right side track rod ball joints. |
| Maximum permissible difference between left and right
< 2.5 mm. |
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When returning steering to central position, swivel steering
wheel with even movements. |
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Explanation regarding “PR numbers” on vehicle data sticker
Various types of running gear are installed depending on
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Other materials:
Assembly overview - driver side airbag
1 -
Catch
To release, use a Torx screwdriver T25 of approx. 100 mm length
2 -
Steering column electronics control unit -J527-
With airbag coil connector and return ring with slip ring -F138-
Assembly overview
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Balancing wheel, balancing wheel on stationary wheel balancer
Before you start balancing the wheels, the following
requirements must be met.
Tyre pressure must be OK.
Tread must not be worn on one side. Tread depth should be at
least 4 mm.
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Condenser
The condenser transfers heat from the compressed refrigerant
gas to the surrounding air.
This allows the refrigerant gas to condense into liquid
form.
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