Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Light Alloy Wheels, Preparing
WARNING
| Do not repair damaged rims by heating, welding or
adding or removing material. |
| Do not repair damaged or deformed rims or rims with
cracked or deformed bolt holes. |
| Only prepare wheels with tested and specified
original paint materials. |
| No warranty claims can be made against the
manufacturer after preparing rims. |
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| Do not repair rims that have cracks forming on the edges.
Replace them immediately. |
| Cutting work, application of heat and welding applications
of any kind are not permitted. |
| Reshaping material is not permitted. |
| The true running and axial run-out deviations before
preparation must not exceed the manufacturing tolerance of 0.8
mm. |
| Only cast light alloy wheels may be primed. These wheels
have the material identification AlSi xx on the inside. |
| Forged wheels may only be painted. |
| Preparation is limited to the painted surfaces. |
| Wheels that have been worn smooth that only have a clear
coat may not be repaired. |
| Only surface damage on the visible side of the wheel may be
prepared. |
| Damage must not be more than 1 mm deep. |
| Up to 50 mm of the rim flange may be removed and filled. |
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To maintain the decorative appearance of light alloy wheels
for a long time, regular care is necessary.
In particular, road salt and dust from brake ...
Removing
The wheel is removed.
Note
Hold the cap secure -1- with
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Other materials:
Identification
There are several specifications located on the rim. The following
examples shows the rim identification:
Replacement parts number:
6E0 601 027 A
Size of disc wheel:
6 J x 15
6 - Rim width in inches
J - Shape of rim flange
15 - Rim diamete ...
Information on the brakes
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings New brake pads cannot generate
the full braking effect during the first 200 to 300 km and must first be run in
. However, you can compensate for the slightly reduced braking force
by applying more pressure to the bra ...
Wheel bolts
Fig. 166 Changing a wheel:
loosening the wheel bolts
Fig. 167 Changing a wheel:
anti-theft bolt and adapter
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Only the spanner delivered with the vehicle should be used to loosen the
wheel bolts.
Only loosen the whee ...
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