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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Vacuum system

Vacuum pump for brake servo, diesel vehicles
Vacuum pump for 4-cylinder diesel engine (1.6 l, common rail):
The vacuum pump is installed in the oil pump.
–  Removing and installing vacuum pump/oil pump → Rep. gr.17.
Checking non-return valve
Test procedure
   
–  Carefully pull non-return valve with vacuum line -1- out of brake servo.
–  Blow small amount of air through non-return valve -1- in one direction first, then in other direction.
Air must pass through non-return valve -1- in -direction of arrow-.
The non-return valve -1- must remain closed in the opposite -direction of arrow-. If this is not the case, renew non-return valve or, if necessary, complete vacuum line.
  Note
When installing the vacuum line with non-return valve, ensure the correct installation position relative to the brake servo.
 

Checking non-return valve

Removing and installing brake master cylinder, RHD vehicles
  Note If there are problems with the brake servo, first check the brake servo vacuum system → Chapter. Special tools a ...

Removing and installing vacuum sender -G608
  Note The vacuum sender -G608- is only installed in selected petrol engines. Removing     ...

Other materials:

Removing and installing storage compartment
Special tools and workshop equipment required       Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- Removing –  Unbolt front seat and tilt it towards rear. Do not remove ...

Removing and installing toothed belt, engine codes CHPA, CZDA
Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrench -VAS 6583- Counterhold -T10172- with adapter -T10172/1- Locking pin -T10340- Counterhold -T10475- Special wrench, 30 mm -T10499- ...

Removing and installing trim for locking mechanism
Special tools and workshop equipment required         Removal wedge -3409-   Hook -T10538- Removing   Note ...

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