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:
Mounting tyre, run-flat tyres, ultra-high performance tyres
Only trained personnel may perform any assembly work on
run-flat tyres and ultra-high-performance tyres.
If fitted, check tyre pressure sensor using vehicle
diagnostic tester, and renew it as necessary.
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Removing and installing starter, vehicle with manual gearbox
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
...
Primary locking element
The primary locking mechanism is what fixes an individual
crimp contact in the contact housing.
If necessary, any housing catches in place (secondary
locking mechanisms) must be released or removed prior to
disengaging the contacts using ...
