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:
Removing and installing side trim panel
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left
vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as
appropriate.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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Coolant specification
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The cooling system is filled at the factory with a mixture
of specially prepared water and at least 40% coolant additive G 13
(TL-VW 774 J). The coolant additive is dyed purple. This mixture of water and coolant
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Starting conditions for auxiliary heater, supplementary heater mode
Terminal 15 (ignition) on
Engine speed > 600 rpm
Coolant temperature < 72 °C
Ambient temperature < 5 °C
Reserve fuel level not reached
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Notes for wheel alignment
Test preparations, wheel alignment with no driver assist systems