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 |
|
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:
Fitting wheel, fitting instructions for Audi
Vehicles with tyre pressure sensor
If the wheels are changed (e.g. switch from summer to winter
tyres), the wheel electronics transmit data as soon as the speed
of the new wheels exceeds 25 km/h. The new wheel electronics' ID
numbers are ...
Removing and installing rear lid seal
In the factory a sealant is applied to the rear lid seal, the seal is fitted
to the body flange and then rolled on.
Note
When the seal is removed, the sealant on the inside of the seal will
be spread and the flanks will be bent out slightly. If the seal is then
refitted, sealing and fir ...
Removing and installing onboard supply control unit -J519-, RHD vehicles
Note
When renewing the control unit, select
Renew function for the respective control unit in
Guided fault finding or
Guided functions mode
→ Vehicle
diagnostic tester.
Removing
...
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Test prerequisites
Test preparations, wheel alignment with driver assist systems