Volkswagen Tiguan Quiz
Suspension, Wheels, Steering

Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment

In this manual: Suspension, Wheels, Steering
Body exterior — 50Body Interior — 29General Paint Information — 69Paint — 9Brake System — 16Suspension, Wheels, Steering — 68Wheel and Tire Guide — 3Towing Guide — 1Wheel and Tire Guide General Information — 23Communication — 20Electrical Equipment General Information — 29Electrical Equipment from 06/2011 — 59Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning — 24Refrigerant R134a Servicing — 296-Speed Manual Transmission 02Q, OBB, and OFB — 27
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Evaluating Accident Vehicles

A test list for assessing suspension on accident vehicles can be found here. Refer to → Chapter "Chassis Evaluation Checklist for Accident Vehicles".

Tightening Specification for Mounting Wheels

Wheel bolt to wheel hub, vehicles with FWD: 140 N·m

Wheel bolt to wheel hub, vehicles with AWD: 120 N·m

  • Note the position of the anti-theft wheel bolts on steel wheels. Refer to → Chapter "Position of Anti-Theft Wheel Bolts on Steel Wheels".
  • Install the anti-theft wheel bolts using the Wheel Bolt Master Set.

Position of Anti-Theft Wheel Bolts on Steel Wheels

Caution

It is absolutely necessary to maintain the position of the anti-theft wheels bolts to the tire valve on steel wheels.

The anti-theft wheel bolt must be installed either to the right or to the left -arrows- of the valve -1- on steel wheels.

The decorative wheel hubcap can be installed on the steel wheel securely only when the anti-theft wheel bolt is installed in this position.

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