Tire Cupping / Feather / Edging, Front And Rear
Group: 44Number: 95-01
Date: Jan 16, 1995
Subject:
Tire Cupping/Feather-Edging, front and rear
Model(s):
Passat GLX up to 1994 m.y.
This Technical Bulletin supercedes Technical Bulletin Group 44, No 93-06, 12/22/93
Condition
^ Abnormal wear on front or rear tires.
^ Complaints of excessive tire noise
Service
- Verify abnormal tire wear (cupping or feather-edging).
- Check suspension components and wheels for damage.
- Replace unevenly worn tires with a set of four Goodyear Eagle GA tires.
- Check and adjust front wheel alignment using the following preferred settings:
Note
Before replacing any tires, always contact your OTS for authorization and instructions for prorating.
- Check rear axle alignment using the preferred settings.
* Total toe for the rear axle is adjustable through the use of a special stub axle (-10'). Toe settings on each side must be equalized to the greatest degree possible by shifting the entire rear axle on its mounts.
CAUTION
Front camber corrections must be made at the suspension strut/wheel bearing housing connection only. Do not alter the position of the ball joint in the control arm.