Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Eliminating flat spots caused by storage or handling
Eliminating flat spots caused by storage or handling |
Flat spots caused by storage or handling cannot be
eliminated from the tyre using workshop equipment. |
Flat spots caused by storage or handling can be removed only
by running the tyres warm. |
The method described below is not recommended in cold and
wintry weather. |
Requirements and conditions: |
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If necessary, check tyre pressure and correct. |
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If possible, drive the vehicle onto a motorway. |
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Traffic and road conditions permitting, drive a 20 to
30 kilometre stretch at a speed of 120 to 150 km/h. |
WARNING
Do not endanger yourself or other road users during
this road test. |
Observe the highway code and speed limitations in
force when performing the road test. |
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Jack up the vehicle immediately after the trip. |
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Unbolt wheels from vehicle. |
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Balancing wheels on stationary wheel balancer
→ Chapter. |
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Using the vibration control system -VAS 6230 A- you can
perform more functions than just stationary balancing.
A special feature of this system is th ...
Other materials:
Loosening and tightening threaded connections of drive shaft
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Socket, 24 mm -T10361A-
Angle wrench -V.A.G 1756 A-
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Window repair
Note
Before renewing windscreen, explore possibilities of
repairing damage to glass.
Damaged windscreens can be repaired with the window
repair kit -VAS 6092-.
...
Lower section of the centre console
Fig. 8 Overview of the lower section of
the centre console (left-hand drive vehicles)
Fig. 9 Overview of the lower section of
the centre console (right-hand drive vehicles)
Key for and :
Stowage compartment
AUX-IN socket , USB socket
or multimedia socket (MEDIA-I ...
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