Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: General Information

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment / Handling Problems / Vehicle Pulls to One Side / General Information

Perform a road test to determine if a vehicle pulls to one side and if so, when and to which side. If the vehicle pulls to one side. Refer to → Chapter „Corrective Action When Vehicle Pulls to One Side“.

If the vehicle alignment is measured, submit the measurement printout and the complaint report with the tire.

Manufacturer's tolerances can lead to taper in the tire construction. This results in a side force when the tire rolls, which acts directly on the suspension and can therefore lead to vehicle self-steering behavior. Targeted rotation of the wheels can balance out this self-steering behavior.

Vehicle Pulls to One Side

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Taper

Taper is caused by slightly offsetting the tread and/or the belt by a few tenths of a millimeter from the geometric center of the tire. Taper cannot be recognized vis ...

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Engine oil specification
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe engine oil used must correspond exactly to specifications. The correct engine oil is important for the function and service life of the engine. A special high quality multigrade oil has been filled at the factory and t ...

Refrigerant Circuit Connections with Valve for Switches
Note For switching pressures, removing and installing switches and switch arrangement and version, see vehicle-specific refrigerant circuit. Refer to → Rep. Gr.87. ...

Front view
Fig. 2 Overview of the front of the vehicle Key for : Rain/light sensor on the mirror base Windscreen Windscreen wiper Bonnet Bonnet release lever Headlights Headlight washer system Mounting for the front towing eye behind a cover Front number plate holder F ...