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:
Removing and installing brake master cylinder, RHD vehicles
Note
If there are problems with the brake servo, first check the
brake servo vacuum system
→ Chapter.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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Removing and installing vacuum sender -G608
Note
The vacuum sender -G608- is only installed in selected
petrol engines.
Removing
On »R« vehicles:
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Open clamp -2- and screw-typ ...
Button for the driver assist systems
Fig. 18 On the turn signal and main beam
lever: button for driver assist systems
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings You can switch the driver assist systems listed in the
Assistant menu on and off with the button on the turn signal and main beam lever
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