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 |
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Rim |
Radial
Run-Out (mm) |
Lateral
Run-Out (mm) |
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Steel wheel |
0.5 |
0.5 |
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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:
Removing the ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Unhitch the trailer .
Remove the cover from the lock on the handwheel.
Insert the key ⑧ into the lock and turn it clockwise.
Hold the ball coupling tightly in your left hand .
Use your right ha ...
Critical Point
Vehicle air conditioning systems make use of the
vaporization and condensation process. In this case, one works
with a substance which boils easily, designated as refrigerant.
The refrigerant employed is tetrafluoroethane R134a, which
bo ...
Checklist
The following steps should always be carried out in the specified
order before working in the engine compartment :
Park the vehicle on a level and stable surface.
Depress and hold the brake pedal until the
engine has stopped.
Apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping
and p ...
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