Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Setting vehicle to initial position for wheel alignment
| If measured values are outside specified tolerances, this
may be because the vehicle is inclined. |
| Right-hand drive vehicles or e.g. vehicles with an automatic
gearbox may lean to one side slightly. |
| This is due to the installation position of the assemblies
and their associated weight transfer and is normal. |
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In such cases it is essential to measure dimension
-a- at the rear on both sides. |
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Correct any differences as required. |
| On the front axle, compensate by adding weights to the top
of the respective suspension turret. |
| On the rear axle, compensate by adding weights to the
respective side of the luggage compartment. |
| Sand-filled sacks (weighing approx. 10 kg) are suitable for
this. |
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These specifications apply to all engines.
Explanations regarding PR numbers
→ Chapter „Vehicle data sticker“.
Front axle
Basic
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Always adhere to the following procedure!
Note
The vehicle must always be in unladen condition when
measuring wheel alignment
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Removing and installing ambient temperature sensor -G17
Note
The ambient temperature sensor -G17- is used for determining
the outside temperature and as a switch-on condition of the
auxiliary and supplementary heater via CAN bus.
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Removing and installing ambient temper ...
Distinguishing features of jointless wiper blades
Distinguishing features of Bosch and Federal Mogul products.
When renewing wiper rubbers, note the make. When renewing
wiper blades, the same make must be used.
Wiper blades can be identified according to wiper arm
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Assembly overview - brake caliper FS III
When carrying out repairs, install all parts supplied in repair kit.
Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake.
Apply thin coat of lithium grease -G 052 150 A2- to brake cylinder,
piston and seal.
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Dust cap
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Specified values for wheel alignment, multi-link suspension, Golf
Wheel alignment procedure