Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking radial and lateral runout on wheels and tyres with tyre gauge
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Preload tyre gauge approx. 2 mm. |
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Fit tyre gauge to side wall of tyre. |
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Make a note of the smallest and largest deflection of the
indicator needle. |
 Note
| If the difference is greater than 1.3 mm, the lateral
run-out is too great. |
| In this case, you can reduce lateral run-out by match
mounting the tyre
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| Extreme values on the tyre gauge due to small irregularities
in the rubber may be disregarded. |
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Preload tyre gauge approx. 2 mm. |
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Fit tyre gauge to running surface of tyre. |
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Make a note of the smallest and largest deflection of the
indicator needle. |
Note
| If the difference is greater than 1 mm, the radial run-out
is too great. |
| In this case, you can reduce radial run-out by match
mounting the tyre
→ Chapter. |
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Radial and lateral run-out occur when the wheel and tyre do
not run absolutely true.
For technical reasons, 100% true running is not possible.
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Attach rim to wheel balancing machine.
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Use the centring system for wheel balancing machines -VAS
5271-.
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Other materials:
Assembly overview - brake caliper (PC57 brakes)
When carrying out repairs, install all parts supplied in repair kit.
Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake.
Apply thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to brake cylinder,
piston and sealing ring.
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Assembly overview - transverse link, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive
1 -
Washer
2 -
Nut
Renew after removing
3 -
Upper transverse link
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
4 -
Washer
5 -
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Vehicle identification data
Fig. 19 A: Vehicle data sticker: example
shows a vehicle with engine code CPTA ③ B: Type plate
Fig. 20 Vehicle identification number
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Vehicle identification number.
The vehicle identification number can be read from ...
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Checking radial and lateral runout of wheels and tyres, tolerances
Checking radial and lateral run-out on wheel rim