Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Test preparations, wheel alignment with no driver assist systems

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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.

–	Carry out wheel runout compensation.

–	Apply brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2-.

–	Use brake pedal depressor to depress brake pedal.

Preparations required before calibration of driver assist systems

Test prerequisites

Check wheel suspension, wheel bearing assembly and steering for excessive play and damage. Tread depth difference of no more than 2 mm on ...

Test preparations, wheel alignment with driver assist systems

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:

Removing and installing drive shaft, right drive shaft, constant velocity joints VL100 and VL107, except for e-Golf
Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- Press tool -T10520- ...

Checking inner constant velocity joint
The joint is to be dismantled to renew the grease if it is heavily soiled, or to check the running surfaces of the balls for wear and damage. Note The ball hub and joint body are paired. Mark position in relation to each o ...

Overview of fitting locations - fuel supply system, Golf Variant
Note Fuel lines are secured with O-type clips. These O-type clips must always be renewed every time they are removed. Start engine if fuel tank was empty. Then start the auxiliary heater repeatedly until the heater d ...