Volkswagen Jetta 2011 User Manual

12.8 Wheels and Tires, Checking Radial and
Lateral Run-Out with Tire Dial Gauge -
VAG1435-
Checking Lateral Run-Out
– Load the Tire Dial Gauge - VAG1435- approximately 2 mm.
– Position the Tire Dial Gauge - VAG1435- on the side wall of
the tire.
– Rotate the wheel slowly.
– Note the smallest and the largest dial readings.
Note
If the difference is greater than 1.3 mm, the lateral run-out is too
great.
In this case, lateral run-out can be reduced by matched mounting
of the tire. Refer to ⇒ “12.10 Matching”, page 287 .
Peak values on the Tire Dial Gauge - VAG1435- due to small
irregularities in the rubber may be disregarded.
Checking Radial Run-Out
– Load the Tire Dial Gauge - VAG1435- approximately 2 mm.
– Position the Tire Dial Gauge - VAG1435- on the tread of the
tire.
– Rotate the wheel slowly.
– Note the smallest and the largest dial readings.
Note
If the difference is greater than 1 mm, the radial run-out is too
great.
In this case, radial run-out can be reduced by matched mounting
of the tire. Refer to ⇒ “12.10 Matching”, page 287 .
12.9 Disc Wheel, Checking Radial and Lat‐
eral Run Out
– Tension the disc wheel on the Balancing Machine .
– Use the Wheel Centering System Adapter - VAS5271- .
– Load the Tire Dial Gauge - VAG1435- approximately 2 mm.
– Rotate the disc wheel slowly.
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Volkswagen Jetta 2011 Specifications

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Brand	Volkswagen
Model	Jetta 2011
Category	Automobile
Language	English