Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on subframe

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Running gear, axles, steering / Technical data / Notes on safety / Safety precautions when working on subframe

It is not permitted to carry out welding and straightening operations on load-bearing or wheel-guiding suspension components.

Always renew corroded nuts and bolts.

Bonded rubber bushes can be twisted only to a limited extent. Therefore, tighten the bolted connections of components with bonded rubber bushes only when the wheel bearing housing has been raised (unladen state) → Chapter.

Safety precautions when working on vehicles with Start/Stop system

WARNING All bolts and nuts must be fully tightened according to specifications before the vehicle is driven on public ...

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Identification markings on the tyre sidewall, standard tyres
Example: Continental ContiPremiumContact 2 1 - Size code e.g. 205/55 R 16 → Anchor 2 - Position of TWIs (Tread Wear Indicators) 3 - Manufacturer (trade name) ...

Safety markings on battery
Safety markings on battery 1. - Fires, sparks, naked flames and smoking are prohibited when handling batteries. Avoid sparks as well as electrostatic discharge when working with cables and electrical units. Avoid short ci ...

Removing and installing mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743
Special tools and workshop equipment required Vehicle diagnostic tester Used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- ...