Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking maximum wheel lock
| The maximum wheel lock is determined with the aid of the
wheel alignment computer. |
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When the values for the maximum wheel lock lie outside the
tolerances, then check following: |
| Are steering or suspension components damaged or deformed? |
| Are track rods visually OK.? |
| Is the symmetry of the track rods OK.? |
| Damaged components must be renewed. |
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If the steering wheel is crooked, check the following: |
| Check steering components for damage and deformation. If
necessary, renew damaged components. |
| Check suspension components for damage and deformation. If
necessary, renew damaged components. |
| Check symmetry of track rods also. |
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Measure dimension -a- of
shorter track rod. Shorten longer track rod to same dimension.
Screw track rod ball joint -1-
deeper onto track rod -2-. |
| Dimension -a- must be the same
on left side and right side track rod ball joints. |
| Maximum permissible difference between left and right
< 2.5 mm. |
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When returning steering to central position, swivel steering
wheel with even movements. |
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Explanation regarding “PR numbers” on vehicle data sticker
Various types of running gear are installed depending on
engine and equipment level. T ...
Other materials:
Display and indicator lamps
Fig. 176 In the instrument cluster display:
lane departure warning system displays.
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Displays
Display fields :
Lane marking detected. System not regulating.
Lane marking detected. System is regulating.
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Removing tyres, wheels without and with tyre pressure monitoring
If fitted, check tyre pressure sensor using vehicle
diagnostic tester, and renew it as necessary.
Note
The tyre pressure sensor (if fitted) must not come into
contact with water or be blown upon with compressed air w ...
Releasing high pressure in fuel system
The fuel system is under high pressure.Risk of
injury due to fuel which may spurt out.Release high pressure.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Vehicle diagnostic tester
Releasing high pressure in fuel syst ...
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