Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Vehicle data sticker

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Running gear, axles, steering / Wheels, tyres, axle align / Wheel alignment / Vehicle data sticker

Explanation regarding “PR numbers” on vehicle data sticker

Various types of running gear are installed depending on engine and equipment level. These are identified by the PR numbers.

The PR numbers are critical in determining the wheel alignment specifications.

The running gear version fitted in the vehicle is indicated on the vehicle data sticker by the PR number for the front axle.

The vehicle data sticker can be found in the spare wheel well and in the service schedule.

Example of a vehicle data sticker

In this example the vehicle is equipped with sport running gear G03 -arrow-.

Wheel runout compensation

If run-out compensation is not performed, it is not possible to adjust toe-in correctly! The existing lateral run-out of the wheel must be comp ...

Checking maximum wheel lock

The maximum wheel lock is determined with the aid of the wheel alignment computer. – When the values for the maximum wheel lock lie out ...

Other materials:

Removing and installing fuel gauge sender -G-, vehicles with front-wheel drive
Removing – Remove fuel delivery unit → Chapter. – Note colour assignment of cables -1- for re-installation. – ...

Aligning exhaust system free of tension
Procedure The exhaust system must be aligned when cold. Note The -arrow- points forwards. – Loosen bolt connections for front clamp ...

Closing sunroof by hand
Removing – Remove glass panel → Chapter. – If drive is defective, remove glass panel → Chapter. – Pull self-adhesive insulation -3- off. – Remove bolts -2-. ...