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Tires - Cupping/Feather Edging Front or Rear

Group: 44

Number: 94-02

Date: Aug 1, 1994

Subject: 
Tire Cupping/Feather-Edging, front and rear 

Models: 
Passat GLX.  All m.y.

This Bulletin Supercedes Technical Bulletin Group No. 44, 93-04, issued Nov. 15, 1993

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 preferred settings.

Note:

Before replacing any tires, always contact your DSM for authorization and instructions for prorating.

Service

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