Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: 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 runout
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. |
Checking lateral run-out
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Preload tyre gauge approx. 2 mm.
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General
When radial or lateral runout of the wheel and tyre
coincide, the imbalance of the wheel is amplified by the tyre.
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Other materials:
Indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
There is a defective bulb in the vehicle's exterior
lighting (excluding bend lightinga)) b).
Change the defective bulb. ...
Removing and installing wheel bearing housing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Ball joint puller -3287A-
Spreader -3424-
Ball joint puller -T10187-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
Angl ...
Auto Hold function
Fig. 146 In lower part of centre console:
button for Auto Hold
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The indicator lamp in the
button (arrow)
lights up when the function is switched on.
When switched on, the Auto Hold function automatical ...
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Checking radial and lateral runout on wheels and tyres with tyre gauge
Matching wheels and tyres