Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - rear brake caliper
When carrying out repairs, install all parts supplied in
repair kit. |
Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake. |
New brake calipers are filled with brake fluid and are
pre-bled. |
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Hexagon socket head bolt |
Removing and installing not possible |
The compressor nut must not be unscrewed too far, since otherwise
the ball screw will be damaged. |
Removing and installing not possible |
Removing and installing not possible |
The piston must not be unscrewed too far, otherwise the ball screw
will be damaged. |
Removing and installing
→ Chapter |
Note
The brake caliper does not need to be removed in order to renew the
protective cap; do not unbolt the break hose. |
Apply thin coat of assembly paste G 052 150 A2 to thread before
screwing in. |
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removal wedge -3409-
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Other materials:
Dimensions - lettering on rear lid, “GTI/GTD”
Note
When fitting the lettering, observe the fitting notes
→ Anchor.
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Lettering
Model designation
2 -
Height dimension
75.5 ± 1 mm, from lower edge of lettering to tail light.
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Checklist
Transporting children in the vehicle :
Comply with any country-specific legal
regulations.
Volkswagen recommends that children under
12 years of age are always transported on the rear seats.
Children should only be transported on
the front passenger seat in exceptional ci ...
Assembly overview - drive shaft
1 -
Outer constant velocity joint
Renew only as complete unit
Removing
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Installing: drive onto shaft to stop using plastic hammer
Distribute grease evenly in joint
Ch ...
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