Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Vehicle data sticker

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

Explanation regarding “PR numbers” on vehicle data sticker

Various types of running gear are installed depending on engine and equipment level. These are identified by the PR numbers.

The PR numbers are critical in determining the wheel alignment specifications.

The running gear version fitted in the vehicle is indicated on the vehicle data sticker by the PR number for the front axle.

The vehicle data sticker can be found in the spare wheel well and in the service schedule.

Example of a vehicle data sticker

In this example the vehicle is equipped with sport running gear G03 -arrow-.

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