Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Matching wheel rims and tyres
| If necessary, eliminate flat spots caused by storage or
handling
→ Chapter. |
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Press tyre off wheel rim
→ Chapter. |
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Rotate tyre by 180° relative to wheel rim. |
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Attach the wheel (together with tyre) to the wheel balancing
machine. |
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Check radial and lateral run-out of wheel/tyre
→ Chapter. |
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If radial and lateral run-out are within specifications,
balance the wheel to 0 g
→ Anchor. |
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If radial and lateral run out are are not within
specifications, match wheel rim and tyre again, and turn tyre by
90° on wheel rim. |
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Check radial and lateral run-out of wheel/tyre again
→ Chapter. |
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If radial and lateral run out are within specifications,
balance the wheel to 0 g
→ Anchor. |
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If radial and lateral run out are are not within
specifications, match wheel rim and tyre again, and turn tyre by
180° on wheel rim. |
| – |
Check radial and lateral run-out of wheel/tyre again
→ Chapter. |
| – |
If radial and lateral run out are within specifications,
balance the wheel to 0 g
→ Anchor. |
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If radial and lateral run out are not within specifications,
check radial and lateral run out on wheel rim
→ Chapter. |
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If radial and lateral run out are within specifications,
renew tyre. |
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Only trained personnel may perform any assembly work on
run-flat tyres and ultra-high-performance tyres.
If fitted, check tyre pressure sensor ...
Other materials:
Removing and installing gas discharge bulb control unit -J343-/-J344-
WARNING
Risk of death due to high voltage! Risk of injury
and environmental pollution!
Observe operation and safety notes for gas discharge
bulbs
→ Chapte ...
Effects on metal
In its pure state, refrigerant R134a is chemically stable
and does not attack iron or aluminium.
However, impurities such as chlorine compounds in the
refrigerant do attack certain metals and plastics. This can lead
to blockages, leaks a ...
Checking oil pressure
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Oil pressure tester -V.A.G 1342-
Procedure
Oil level OK: checking
→ Booklet.
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Mounting tyre, run-flat tyres, ultra-high performance tyres
Balancing wheel