Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Test preparations, wheel alignment with no driver assist systems
| Special tools and workshop equipment required |
| Wheel alignment computer -V.A.G 1813F- or VW/Audi-approved wheel
alignment units |
| Brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2- |
| Tool insert 18 mm -T10179- |
| Shock absorber set -T10001- |
| The existing lateral run-out of the wheel must be
compensated for. Otherwise, the result of the measurement will
be incorrect. |
| If run-out compensation is not performed, it is not possible
to adjust toe-in correctly! |
| Please follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the
wheel alignment equipment. |
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Carry out wheel runout compensation. |
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Apply brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2-. |
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Use brake pedal depressor to depress brake pedal. |
| Preparations required before calibration of driver assist
systems |
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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 ...
The following steps are required if one or more driver
assist systems on the vehicle are to be calibrated via the
“Quick-start” procedure (i.e. without first chec ...
Other materials:
Bleeding fuel line to metering pump -V54- (filling with fuel)
Note
Air/fuel vapour in the fuel supply to the auxiliary heater
can lead to malfunction when the auxiliary heater is in the
sparking mode. To prevent air/fuel vapour from being drawn in by
the metering pump -V54- and conveyed to the auxili ...
Brake fluid
Fig. 144 In the engine compartment: cap
on the brake fluid container
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Brake fluid will gradually absorb water from the surrounding
air. The brake system will be damaged if there is too much water in the brake fluid.
T ...
Removing and installing mirror cover trim
Note
Removal and installation are described for the mirror
cover trim on driver side. Follow same instructions for the
front passenger side as appropriate.
Removal and ins ...
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Test prerequisites
Test preparations, wheel alignment with driver assist systems