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 lock carrier – petrol/diesel
Note
The lock carrier is a safety-relevant component. For this reason, the
lock carrier must only be repaired at the points indicated.
In the event of damage, renew lock carrier
For vehicles with adaptive cruise control unit -J428-, the adaptive
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Underseal
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The underside of the vehicle is coated to protect it
from corrosion and damage. The protective coating on the underside of the vehicle
could be damaged when driving. Volkswagen therefore recommends that the protective
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Removing and installing tyre pressure sensor, tyre pressure sensor without
valve, production version
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-
Carry out the following work:
Removing
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