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
engine and equipment level. T ...
Other materials:
Removing and installing ambient temperature sensor -G17
Note
The ambient temperature sensor -G17- is used for determining
the outside temperature and as a switch-on condition of the
auxiliary and supplementary heater via CAN bus.
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Removing and installing ambient temper ...
Removing and installing fuel pump control unit -J538-
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removal wedge -3409-
Procedure:
Removing
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Move front seats to foremost po ...
Operating the speed limiter
Fig. 164 Left-hand side of the steering
column: switch and buttons for operating the speed limiter
Fig. 165 Left-hand side of the multifunction
steering wheel: buttons for operating the speed limiter
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
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