Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Test prerequisites

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Running gear, axles, steering / Wheels, tyres, axle align / Wheel alignment / 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.

Vehicle unladen.

Fuel tank must be full.

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!

–	Handle these highly sensitive devices carefully and conscientiously.

Notes for wheel alignment

Wheel alignment must be performed only using a VW/AUDI-approved wheel alignment unit! Whenever wheels are aligned, both the front and rear axles ...

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 ...

Other materials:

Buffing cloth, white -VAS 6176
Designation: Buffing cloth, white -VAS 6176- Product description: Extremely soft cloth for delicate, demanding polishing. A combination of viscose and polyester fibres make the cloth particul ...

Removing and installing tyre pressure sensor, metal valve body
Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410- and 11 mm insert tool-V.A.G 1331-. – Push metal valve with rubber seal t ...

Loading the trailer
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Trailer weight and drawbar load The trailer weight is the weight that the vehicle can pull . The drawbar load is the weight that the towing bracket exerts on the ball coupling vertically from above . The figure ...