Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Pistons and conrods

Measuring axial clearance of crankshaft

Risk of damage to bearing pedestals when the crankshaft is removed.If the bolts of the crankshaft bearing cap are loosened, the bearing pedestals of the cylinder block will be deformed, ...

Assembly overview - pistons and conrods

1 -  Bolts Renew Oil threads and contact surface 30 Nm + 90° 2 -  Conrod bearing ...

Other materials:

Undercoated areas, body overview indicating differing coat thicknesses
  Note Undercoating (stone-chipping protection) applied during repair work must be identical in appearance and thickness to the original undercoating. Water drainage holes must remain clear. All threaded studs and welded nuts with metric ...

Catalytic converter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The catalytic converter is used for exhaust gas post-treatment and helps to reduce exhaust emissions. To help ensure long-term functionality in the exhaust system and the catalytic converter: Use unleaded petrol onl ...

Assembly overview - skid plate
  Note The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified slightly depending on engine fitted. 1 -  Underride guard Removing –  Remove bolts -2-, -3- and -4-. –  Pull out noise ...