Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Run-flat tyres, PAX, wheel alignment

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The procedure for adjusting the wheel alignment on vehicles with run-flat tyres (PAX) is the same as for vehicles with standard tyres.

Generally, the same measuring heads and fasteners for standard tyres with rim protector can be used on PAX wheels. (Fit to the inner side, secure to tyre tread).

Run-flat tyres, PAX, wheel alignment

Run-flat tyres, PAX, inflating tyre

Observe the following important points when inflating the tyre: – Only inflate after fitting the tyre with valve core installed. ...

Repairing run-flat tyres, PAX

General information It is not always necessary to renew a tyre after it has lost pressure and then been run in an uninflated condition. ...

Other materials:

Removing and installing coolant temperature sender -G62
Removing Engine cold – Briefly open cap of coolant expansion tank -arrow- in order to release residual pressure in the cooling system, then tighten the cap ...

Electrical components
At some point, you have probably received an electric shock when touching a metal object. This is due to the electrostatic charge accumulated by the human body. This charge can cause malfunctions if you touch the electric steering rack and steering colum ...

Golf GTE - from model year 2015, sales type 5G1
Note The specified wheel and tyre combinations apply for all the gearboxes allocated to the respective engines. Deviations from this are specially indicated in the table. The Golf GTE will be listed according to the sales type, not type app ...