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

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Test preparations, wheel alignment with driver assist systems

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