Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Wheel bolts, versions
| Explanations regarding types of convex seats |
| There are two different versions of convex tapered seats,
the spherical seat and the tapered. |
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| The spherical seat is the curved surface of a section of a
sphere -arrow A-. This type of
convex seat is sometimes used for genuine wheel rims. |
| The tapered seat is the flat surface of a section of a taper
-arrow B-. This type of convex seat
is sometimes used for wheel rims of the accessories trade. |
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Wheel bolts with spherical seat |
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Wheel bolts with tapered seat |
 Note
| Make sure the correct wheel bolts are fitted
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”. |
| On each vehicle, the same wheel bolts must be used for all 4
wheel rims. |
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| Standard, one-piece wheel bolt |
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| Two-piece wheel bolt with short rotary convex seat |
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| Two-piece wheel bolt with long rotary convex seat |
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Wheel bolts, anti-theft wheel bolt
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Anti-theft wheel bolt |
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Adapter for wheel bolt |
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
A ...
Other materials:
Special connector systems
Note
If necessary, any housing catches in place (secondary
locking mechanisms) must be released or removed prior to
disengaging the contacts using the prescribed tool
→ Chapter.
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Layout - multi-function steering wheel
For a better usability of infotainment, telephone,
navigation, cruise control system and vehicle menu, buttons are
integrated in steering wheel. For Tiptronic, additional rocker
switches are provided to the right and to the left.
The con ...
Necessity of wheel alignment, torsion beam axle
Wheel alignment is necessary if:
The vehicle does not handle properly.
Vehicle has been involved in an accident and components have
been renewed.
Axle components are removed or renewed. ...
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Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts, adapter sets for anti-theft wheel bolts