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:
Mounting tyre, run-flat tyres, ultra-high performance tyres
Only trained personnel may perform any assembly work on
run-flat tyres and ultra-high-performance tyres.
If fitted, check tyre pressure sensor using vehicle
diagnostic tester, and renew it as necessary.
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Centre armrest
Fig. 51 Front centre armrest
Fig. 52 Folding down the rear centre armrest
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Adjusting the front centre armrest
To lift, push the centre armrest up gradually in the direction of arrow
.
To lower, pull the centre ar ...
Rear brakes
The type of brake system installed in the vehicle is
indicated among other things by the corresponding PR number on
the vehicle data sticker.
The vehicle data sticker can be found in the spare wheel
well and in the service schedule.
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Test prerequisites
Test preparations, wheel alignment with driver assist systems