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:
Cleaning seat belts
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Large particles of dirt on the automatic belt prevent
it from rolling back properly and thus from working effectively.
The seat belts must never be removed for cleaning purposes.
Remove dirt with a soft brush .
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Seam seals, front body
Note
Seam seals made during repair work must be identical in
appearance and thickness to the original seam seals.
To avoid damage or faulty operation, brush seam seals smooth
near attachments which must be attached.
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Removing and installing brake pads or linings
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051-
Tool set for brake bleeding -VAS 6564-
Insert tool with ratchet -VAS 6784-
Bit attachment (7 mm) -T10503-
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