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:
Assembly overview - horn
1 -
Bracket
For horn
Removing and installing
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2 -
Bolt
Specified torque: 18 Nm
3 -
Nut
Specified torque: 9 Nm
4&nb ...
Assembly overview - front brakes PC57 and C60
Note
After every brake pad change, depress brake pedal firmly
several times with vehicle stationary, so that brake pads are
properly seated in their normal operating position.
Use the brake filling and bleeding equip ...
Corrosion protection measures for wing surface in contact with wheel housing
liner
Note
The corrosion protection measure is to be carried out in the groove
of the wing of all new replacement parts which have not had the
additional sealant applied at the factory.
The additional sealant is intended to prevent the wheel hous ...
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Vibration, vibration control system
Evaluating tyres