Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Notes for wheel alignment
| Wheel alignment must be performed only using a VW/AUDI-approved
wheel alignment unit! |
| Whenever wheels are aligned, both the front and rear axles
must be measured. |
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Carry alignment out with the wheel alignment computer. |
| All the information on wheel alignment can be found in the
wheel alignment computer. |
| Current data »updates« are
located in VW ServiceNet. |
| → VW ServiceNet; Systems; Wheel alignment computer software;
Wheel alignment; Beissbarth |
| → VW ServiceNet; Systems; Wheel alignment computer software;
Wheel alignment; Hunter |
| → VW ServiceNet; Systems; Wheel alignment computer software;
Wheel alignment; Corghi |
| → VW ServiceNet; Systems; Wheel alignment computer software;
Wheel alignment; John Bean |
 Note
| Wheel alignment should not be checked before the vehicle has
completed 1,000 to 2,000 km because the coil springs must
settle. |
| When making adjustments, adhere to the relevant
specifications as closely as possible. |
| Whenever adjustments are made to the running gear, always
check whether any driver assist systems must be recalibrated
following the adjustments. |
| Crabbing and accident damaged vehicles |
| This may be due to the rack in the steering rack not being
exactly centred when vehicle is driven in a straight line. |
| Power steering assistance is thereby slightly one sided,
rather than central. The vehicle will pull to one side as a
consequence. |
| When checking the alignment of a “vehicle which pulls to one
side”, always ensure that the steering rack is centred. |
| → Chapter „Safety precautions when working on subframe“
Note. |
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Check wheel suspension, wheel bearing assembly and steering
for excessive play and damage.
Tread depth difference of no more than 2 mm on ...
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This is often caused by driving style, but can be the result
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Increased one-sided wear
One-sided wear, usually in conjunction with signs of
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