Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: 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 one axle. |
| Tyres inflated to correct pressures. |
| Spare wheel and vehicle tools are stowed in correct
locations. |
| Windscreen washer fluid reservoir must be full. |
| When checking wheel alignment, ensure that sliding plates
and turn tables are not touching end stop. |
| Please note the following: |
| The test equipment must be properly adjusted and attached to
the vehicle; observe device manufacturer's operating
instructions. |
| If necessary, ask the manufacturer to show you how to use
the wheel alignment machine. |
| Wheel alignment platforms and wheel alignment computers can
lose their original calibration over a period of time. |
| Wheel alignment platforms and computers should be checked
and adjusted as necessary during inspection and maintenance at
least once per year! |
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Handle these highly sensitive devices carefully and
conscientiously. |
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Wheel alignment must be performed only using a VW/AUDI-approved
wheel alignment unit!
Whenever wheels are aligned, both the front and rear axles
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Wheel alignment computer -V.A.G 1813F- or VW/Audi-approved wheel
alignment units
Brake pedal depressor ...
Other materials:
Adjusting camber at front wheels
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Note
Camber correction is necessary only after body repairs.
Camber cannot be ad ...
Electronic immobilizer
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The immobilizer helps to prevent the engine from being
started and driven with an unauthorised vehicle key.
There is a chip in the key. It automatically deactivates the immobilizer when
the vehicle key is inserted into ...
General
Volkswagen vehicles are built according to the latest
findings in safety engineering. To keep it that way, we
recommend the use of only genuine Volkswagen spare parts. These
can be recognised by the VW Audi logo and by the part number. It
has been establ ...
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Notes for wheel alignment
Test preparations, wheel alignment with no driver assist systems