Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing drive shaft heat shield

Loosening and tightening threaded connections of drive shaft

Special tools and workshop equipment required     Socket, 24 mm -T10361A-   ...

Dismantling and assembling drive shaft, constant velocity joint VL100

Special tools and workshop equipment required Thrust plate -VW 401- Thrust plate -VW 402- Press tool -VW 408 A- Press t ...

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Checking inner constant velocity joint
The joint is to be dismantled to renew the grease if it is heavily soiled, or to check the running surfaces of the balls for wear and damage.   Note The ball hub and joint body are paired. Mark position in relation to each o ...

Adjusting Bowden cable for backrest release mechanism
  WARNING Ensure backrest is locked in position (default position), otherwise it can tilt forwards in an uncontrolled manner. –  Remove backrest cover and backre ...

Instrument overview
Fig. 12 Instrument cluster in the dash panel First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Descriptions of the instruments  : Rev. counter (running engine speed in revolutions x 1,000 per minute). The start of the red zone on the dial indicates the ma ...