Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Wheel Balancing, Rim Radial and Lateral Run-Out, Checking
Mount the rim on the Balancing Machine. |
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Use the Wheel Centering System Adapter -VAS5271-. |
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Preload the Tire Dial Gauge approximately 2 mm. |
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Note the smallest and the largest dial readings. |
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Compare determined value with specifications in the table.
Refer to
→ Anchor. |
Note
Peak values on the Tire Dial Gauge due to small
irregularities may be disregarded. |
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Specified Values for Radial and Lateral
Run-Out on the Rim |
Rim |
Radial
Run-Out (mm) |
Lateral
Run-Out (mm) |
Steel wheel |
0.5 |
0.5 |
Light alloy wheel |
0.5 |
0.8 |
Note
If the measured value exceeds the specified value, no acceptable
smooth running can be attained. |
Before beginning balancing, the following requirements must
be fulfilled.
The tire pressure must be OK.
The tire p ...
Other materials:
Checklist
Please note the following for the cleaning and maintenance of the
seat covers :
Before getting into the vehicle, close all
Velcro fasteners that could touch the cloth seat covers and fabric trims. Open
Velcro fasteners can cause damage to cloth seat covers and fabric trims.
Avoid ...
Dimensions
Fig. 17 Dimensions
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The data in the table apply to the most basic German model.
The specified values can vary due to different tyre and wheel sizes, if additional
equipment is fitted, for different model versions, for ret ...
Receiver/Dryer
Caution
Non-approved tools or materials such as leak sealing
additives can cause damage or malfunctions in the
system.
Only use tools and materials approved by the
manufactu ...
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