Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Eliminating flat spots caused by storage or handling
| Eliminating flat spots caused by storage or handling |
| Flat spots caused by storage or handling cannot be
eliminated from the tyre using workshop equipment. |
| Flat spots caused by storage or handling can be removed only
by running the tyres warm. |
| The method described below is not recommended in cold and
wintry weather. |
| Requirements and conditions: |
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If necessary, check tyre pressure and correct. |
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If possible, drive the vehicle onto a motorway. |
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Traffic and road conditions permitting, drive a 20 to
30 kilometre stretch at a speed of 120 to 150 km/h. |
WARNING
| Do not endanger yourself or other road users during
this road test. |
| Observe the highway code and speed limitations in
force when performing the road test. |
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Jack up the vehicle immediately after the trip. |
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Unbolt wheels from vehicle. |
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Balancing wheels on stationary wheel balancer
→ Chapter. |
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Using the vibration control system -VAS 6230 A- you can
perform more functions than just stationary balancing.
A special feature of this system is th ...
Other materials:
Assembly overview - B-pillar trim
Note
The illustration shows the B-pillar trims on the left side.
The right-hand side is similar (mirror image of left-hand side).
Upper part of B-pillar trim
I: Upper B-pillar trim, 4-door model
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Checking charge air system for leaks
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Charge air system tester -V.A.G 1687-
Procedure
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Relea ...
Vehicle lifting points
Fig. 205 Lifting point at front for the
lifting platform or vehicle jack
Fig. 206 Lifting points at rear for the
lifting platform or vehicle jack
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The vehicle may only be lifted at the points shown in
the illustrati ...
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Vibration, vibration control system
Evaluating tyres