Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Measuring tread depth
 Note
| The tread depth is measured in the main tread channels. |
| Do not measure at the TWIs (Tread Wear Indicators). |
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| Measure the tread depth in the main tread channel, at the
points where the tyre is worn most heavily. The position of the
TWIs can be seen at various points on the shoulder of the tyre
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| A “Δ” or the manufacturer's “logo” may appear in the place
of “TWI”. |
| The bars of the TWI have a height of 1.6 mm. This is the
minimum tread depth required by German law. |
| Different values may apply in other countries. |
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| The TWIs must not be included in the measurement. Tread
depth should always be measured at the deepest point of the
tread channel. |
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TWIs in the main tread channels |
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Main tread channels with TWIs -arrows- |
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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 ...
This is often caused by driving style, but can be the result
of incorrect wheel alignment.
Increased one-side ...
Other materials:
Removing and installing rear axle, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive,
Golf GTE
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
Tensioning strap -T10038-
Locating pins -T10096-
Removing subframe with ...
Overview of fitting locations - seals
1 -
Left flange shaft
2 -
Bolt
Always renew after removing.
30 Nm
3 -
Seal, left
For left flange shaft
Renewing
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Brake lines
Repairing brake lines
The flanging tool for brake lines -VAS 6056- can be used to
flange brake lines with an outer pipe diameter of 5 mm without
damaging the coating. In certain cases, this allows sections of
brake lines to be renew ...
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Saw-tooth wear
One-sided wear