Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Pressing tyre off wheel rim
New wheels with a modified contour have been introduced for
all vehicles as of model year 2005. |
The tyre fitting unit must be furnished with the tyre
fitting head designed for these wheels. |
WARNING
Otherwise there is a danger of the wheel rim being
damaged. |
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If your tyre fitting unit has not yet been modified, please
contact the manufacturer of the unit. |
Safety instructions and conditions for removing and
installing tyres |
It is extremely important to adhere to the instructions and
warnings in the following descriptions. |
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Remove air from tyre by screwing out the nickel-plate valve
element. |
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Always ensure when pressing off a tyre using tyre fitting
equipment with a press-off plate, that the tyre valve
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press-off plate -1-. |
The bead breaker must be positioned no more than 2 cm from
wheel rim flange. |
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Remove balancing weights and dirt from wheel rim. |
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Press both tyre beads off all round and liberally coat tyre
and wheel rim flange with tyre assembly paste
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Caution
Adherence to position of anti-theft wheel bolts to
tyre valve on steel wheels is vital.
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Tyre sealant or residue must not be mixed or disposed of
with other fluids.
Excess tyre sealant must be collected and stored in a
plastic ...
Other materials:
2-pack HS Performance clear coat
Designation:
2-pack HS Performance clear coat -LZK 769 K06 A5-
Issued 08.2012
Product description
2-pack HS Performance clear coat is a high-gloss, VOC
compliant, high-solid ...
Front airbags
Fig. 70 Location and deployment zone of
the driver front airbag
Fig. 71 Location and deployment zone of
the front passenger front airbag
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings In conjunction with the seat belts, the front airbag
system gives the front o ...
Checking radial and lateral runout on wheels and tyres with tyre gauge
Checking lateral run-out
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Preload tyre gauge approx. 2 mm.
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Fit tyre gauge to side wall of tyre.
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Turn wheel slowly.
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