Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Run-flat tyre system PAX, support ring
| Overview of important dimensions: |
| Example: 90-500(35) CLI A 1 876107 |
| 90 - |
Nominal width in millimetres |
| 500 - |
Nominal diameter in millimetres |
| 35 - |
Height in millimetres |
| CLI - |
Support ring versions: CLI = clip support ring / FL =
standard support ring |
| A - |
Construction type index, asymmetrical. Indication of tyre
with run-flat capability (PAX) |
| 876107 - |
CAI, international article code |
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| Run-flat tyre system PAX, dimensions and
designations on PAX wheel rims |
| Example: 235 x 500 A - 5 - 41 |
| 235 - |
Nominal width in millimetres |
| 500 - |
Nominal diameter of standardised rim seat in millimetres |
| 5 - |
Number of wheel bolt holes |
| 41 - |
Rim offset in millimetres |
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As with tyres, the support ring does not always need to be
renewed after driving with a flat tyre.
If the fol ...
Other materials:
Checking pistons and cylinder bores
Checking piston
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Using a micrometre, measure approx. 10 mm from the lower
edge, perpendicular to the piston pin axis.
Maximum deviation from nominal dimension: 0.04 mm
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Removing and installing belt height adjuster, 4-door model and estate
Removing
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Press belt height adjuster button and move slider of belt
height adjuster to lowest position.
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Detach upper B-pillar trim
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Stripped profile
Tyres with stripped profile
Such damage usually develops over a longer period of time.
If an already damaged tyre is exposed to high stress, the
centrifugal forces which occur at high speeds can tear
components off the tyre.
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Run-flat tyre system PAX, checking support ring