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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Conducting a road test before balancing wheels

Essential: before balancing wheels for a customer vibration complaint on the Volkswagen Golf Mk7, this page requires a road test first, to understand the nature of the vibration.

If a customer brings a vehicle to the workshop complaining about “vibration”, a road test is essential prior to balancing the wheels.
This will give you information about the nature of the vibration.
You will be able to determine the speed range in which vibration occurs.
–  Raise the vehicle on a lifting platform immediately after the road test.
–  Mark installation position on tyre.
   
Tyre position Marked with …
Front left tyre FL
Front right tyre FR
Rear left tyre RL
Rear right tyre RR
 
–  Remove wheels.
–  Balance wheels.
   

    Questions & answers

    Conducting a road test before balancing wheels — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I road-test the Golf Mk7 for vibration?
    Drive at various speeds, note when vibration occurs (steering wheel, seat, body) and at what speed. This helps distinguish wheel from drivetrain sources.
    Causes of vibration
    Vibration can have a number of different causes. Vibration can also be caused by tyre wear. Tyre wear caused by driving is not always evenly spread across the entire ...

    Balancing wheel, conditions
    Before you start balancing the wheels, the following requirements must be met. Tyre pressure must be OK. Tread mus ...

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