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:
Test prerequisites
Check wheel suspension, wheel bearing assembly and steering
for excessive play and damage.
Tread depth difference of no more than 2 mm on one axle.
Tyres inflated to correct pressures.
...
Switching over headlights for driving abroad (travel mode)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings If you have to drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a
left-hand drive country, or vice versa, the asymmetric dipped beam headlights may
dazzle oncoming traffic with xenon headlights. Therefore, the headlights must be
sw ...
Wheel allocation
6 J x 15
6 J x 15
Note
Always observe the allocation of wheels and tyres to the respective
engines, which are listed in the overview table.
Explanation of information on
wheels:
→ Wheels and Tyres Guide - General informatio ...
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