Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Vacuum system

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Brake system / Brakes, hydraulics, regulator, servo / 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:

Identification of Valeo heater and air conditioning unit
Note Pay attention to correct assignment when replacing components. The combination of different makes of component is not permitted → Electronic Parts Catalogue. – Remove left centre console trim ...

Conducting a road test before balancing wheels
If a customer brings a vehicle to the workshop complaining about “vibration”, a road test is essential prior to balancing the wheels. This will give you information about the nature of the vibration. ...

Removing and installing lower steering column trim
Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- Removing – Remove upper steering column trim → Chapter. ...