Volkswagen Golf / Golf Plus. Manual - part 80

 

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Volkswagen Golf / Golf Plus. Manual - part 80

 

 

– Check toe values again.
It is possible that the value will change slightly when lock nut is

tightened.
However, if the measured toe value lies within the tolerance, the

adjustment is correct.
– Fit spring-type clip to boot.

Specified torques

Component

Specified torque

Track rod ball joint to track rod

50 Nm

8.11

Basic setting for steering angle sender -

G85-

If steering wheel was realigned, basic settings for steering angle

sensor -G85- must be checked. ⇒  Perform basic settings in gui‐

ded fault finding using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information

system -VAS 5051- .
Select “Select function/component” by pressing 

Go to

 button.

8.12

Vehicle data sticker

Explanation of “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 booklet.
Example of a vehicle data sticker
In this example the vehicle is equipped with the standard running

gear G02 -arrow-.

8. Wheel alignment    

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9.1

Models with breakdown set

Golf models are equipped with either a spare wheel or a break‐

down set.
The breakdown set is located in the luggage compartment where

normally the spare wheel would sit. It consists of a compressor

and a bottle of tyre sealant.

9.2

Tyre sealant

The tyre sealant in the bottle has a limited shelf-life.
The bottle therefore has an expiry date -arrow-.
In this example, the expiry date of 05/2003 has been exceeded

and the bottle must be renewed.
If the bottle has been opened, e.g. to repair a tyre, then it must

also be renewed.

9.3

Removing a tyre

Tyres which have been filled or sealed using tyre sealant must be

drained before removal.

WARNING

♦ Avoid eye and skin contact with tyre sealant.
♦ It is a health hazard and may cause eye irritation and al‐

lergies.

♦ Wear eye protection and protective gloves whilst working

on the tyre.

– Place wheel on a flat surface.
– Remove valve insert of tyre valve.

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– Hold wheel over a suitable container and drain sealant.
– Remove tyre from wheel rim.
– Clean wheel rim with, for example, a moist cloth.

9.4

Fitting a new tyre

• Ensure that the wheel rim is clean.
– Insert new tyre valve with -VAS 6459- -1-.
– Remove valve insert.
– Inflate tyre to approx. 3 bar . . . 4 bar. The bead of the tyre must

slip audibly over the hump of the rim.

– Screw in valve insert.
– Correct inflation pressure to prescribed pressure.
– Balance wheel.

9.5

Tyre sealant disposal

♦ Tyre sealant or residue must not be mixed or disposed of with

other fluids.

♦ Excess tyre sealant must be collected and stored in a plastic

container. The plastic container can be disposed of through

the disposal system along with the breakdown set (when the

expiry date is exceeded).

♦ The items can be returned or disposed of through the existing

workshop disposal system.

♦ Request information through your service provider or the dis‐

posal representative at your distribution centre or importer.

9.6

Alloy wheels with metal valves

As of model year 2005, hollow-chamber wheels have been fitted

as part of certain equipment variants. These hollow-chamber

wheels are fitted with metal valves instead of the usual rubber

valves. Metal valves must be renewed completely each time a

tyre is changed.

9. Wheels, tyres    

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4 - Washer
5 - Sealing ring
6 - Metal valve

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