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:

Relay carrier, fuse carrier in dash panel/A-pillar, RHD vehicles
1 - Bracket For onboard supply control unit -J519- Removing and installing → Chapter 2 - Fuse holder C -SC- Removing and installing → Chapter 3 -&n ...

Extraction and charging valve, low-pressure side
Note Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- with 1/4" ratchet adapter -VAS 6234- Appropriate insert -T10364- to remove valve core → Fig. 1 - Connection with external thread and gr ...

Bag hook
Fig. 100 In the luggage compartment: bag hook First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings There may be a bag hook on upper left and right-hand side of the luggage compartment (arrows). WARNING Never use the bag hooks as fastening rings for straps. The bag ...