Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Lifting the vehicle with the jack
Fig. 224 Jacking points
Fig. 225 Vehicle jack at the rear left-hand side of the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe jack may be applied only at the jacking points shown (markings on the body) . Always use the jacking point closest to the wheel you are working on .
Raise the vehicle using only the designated jacking points.
Wheel bolts
Fig. 222 Changing a wheel: loosening the
wheel bolts
Fig. 223 Changing a wheel: tyre valve ①
and locations of the anti-theft wheel bolt ② or ③
First read and observe the introductory inf ...
Checklist
To ensure your own safety and the safety of your passengers, observe
the following actions in the specified order :
Find a firm and level surface suitable
for lifting the vehicle.
Swit ...
Other materials:
Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components
Danger to life due to high voltage
The high-voltage system is under high voltage. If high-voltage
components are damaged, there is a risk of severe or fatal injury due to
electric shock.
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Perform visual check of high-voltage components and high-v ...
Repairing suspension strut
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-
Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4-
Shock absorber set -T10001-
Commercially available ratchet handle ...
Rolling resistance optimised tyres
The energy loss caused by the deformation of the tyre when
rolling is known as rolling resistance.
With rolling resistance optimised tyres the deformation is
greatly reduced by a revised design and the use of optimised
tread compositions ...
