Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Factors influencing the service life of tyres
The following factors influence a tyre's service life to
varying degrees. |
Ambient temperature and climate |
Dynamic toe and camber settings |
Running gear modifications: |
If “suspension lowering kits” and/or alloy wheels that have
not been approved by the vehicle manufacturer are used as
accessories, the wheel positions can be altered so that the
specified alignment is no longer maintained while driving. |
Even if the axle geometry adjustment is correct with the
vehicle stationary during wheel alignment, the changed vehicle
height and wheel positions can cause the wheel suspension to
move differently when driving. |
Uneven wear is then unavoidable. |
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Saw-tooth wear is a stepped wear pattern on the individual
tread blocks → Fig.
that can cause increased tyre noise. The saw tooth is caused by
uneven ...
Other materials:
Using a child seat on the rear seats
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings When fitting a child seat to a rear seat, the position
of the front seat must be adjusted to ensure that the child has sufficient space.
Adjust the front seat according to the size of the child seat and child. Ensure
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Assembly overview – plenum chamber bulkhead
1 -
Plenum chamber bulkhead
q
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
2 -
Hexagon nut
Qty. 2
8.0 Nm
3 -
Seal, plenum chamber bulkhead
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Removing and installing brake caliper
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2-
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