Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Stripped profile

Damage caused by foreign bodies

Driving over hard, pointed objects like nails, screws and the like can pierce the tyre. This always leads to tyre damage.   ...

Tyre damage due to insufficient tyre pressure

The most common causes for tyre failure are minor external damage, a defective valve or a leaking rim due to corrosion or damage.     ...

Other materials:

Removing and installing front interior light/reading light
Special tools and workshop equipment required     Removal wedge -3409-   Note The switch module is an integral part of the front interior light -WX1- and cannot be r ...

Notes on towing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsTow rope or tow bar It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow bar. Only use a tow rope if you do not have a tow bar. The tow rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the strain on both vehicles. It is advisable ...

Wheel runout compensation
If run-out compensation is not performed, it is not possible to adjust toe-in correctly! The existing lateral run-out of the wheel must be compensated for. Otherwise, the result of the measurement will be incorrect. ...