Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Vibration, Causes for Vibration
| There are many causes for vibration. Vibration can also be
caused by tire wear, among other things. Tire wear caused by
driving does not always develop evenly over the entire tread.
Due to this, a slight imbalance develops which disturbs the
smoothness of the formerly accurately balanced wheel. |
| This slight imbalance cannot yet be felt in the steering
wheel, but it is present. It increases the tire wear and
consequently reduces the service life of the tire. |
| In order to guarantee over the entire service life of a tire
a |
| it is recommended that wheels/tires be balanced at least two
times within the tire's service life. |
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If a vehicle comes to the workshop with the complaint
“vibration”, a road test must be performed before balancing the
wheels.
That wa ...
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Frequently asked questions
If you suspect that there is a fault in the vehicle or if your vehicle has
been damaged, read and observe the following information before
contacting a Volkswagen dealership or qualified workshop. You may also find
useful information in the index under the headings Things to note or Checklist. ...
Curtain airbags
Fig. 61 On the left-hand side of the vehicle:
location and deployment zone of the curtain airbag
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
In the interior, a curtain airbag is fitted above the doors on both the driver
and front passenger sides . The airbag loca ...
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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Turn the rim slowly.
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Vibration
Vibration, Road Test, Performing Before Balancing