Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Evaluating accident vehicles
- Leaks at shock absorbers
- Noises from shock absorbers
- Checking shock absorbers when removed
- Steering rack
- Nuts and bolts
- Electrical components
- Raising wheel bearing assembly to unladen position (vehicles with coil springs), front axle
- Raising wheel bearing assembly to unladen position (vehicles with coil springs), rear axle
Electrical components
At some point, you have probably received an electric shock
when touching a metal object. This is due to the electrostatic
charge accumulated by the human body. This ...
Leaks at shock absorbers
Shock absorbers are often replaced because of externally
visible leakage. Inspections on the test rig and in the vehicle
have shown that in the majority of cases this ...
Other materials:
Notes on repairs to airbag and belt tensioner wiring
In addition to the general notes on repairs to wiring
harnesses, the following instructions must be observed on how to
repair wiring in airbag and belt tensioner systems:
WARNING
Airbag a ...
Recommended summer tyres
Recommended summer tyres, worldwide except North America and China
Notes regarding the recommended tyres
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Tyre size
Make
Tread pattern
Remarks
195/65 R& ...
Removing and installing holder for heater and air conditioning unit
Note
Leave the holders in the vehicle on removing the heater and
air conditioning unit. The illustration shows a left-hand drive
vehicle.
Removing
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Re ...