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1990 Volkswagen Golf CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volkswagen REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
DRUM BRAKES -> Type 1 -> BRAKE SERVICE -> SHOES, REPLACE -> WHEEL CYLINDER OVERHAUL
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Golf GTI 8-VALVE 1.8 L4 GAS
Refer to Fig. for Exploded view of brake assembly.
SHOES, REPLACE
Failure to follow described procedures may lead to a reduction in parking brake efficiency.
- On Fox models, remove heat deflector plate, then disconnect parking brake cable from compensator bar.
- On all models, remove one wheel bolt, then push adjusting wedge upwards with a suitable screwdriver through wheel bolt hole to back off brake shoes.
- Reinstall wheel bolt and tighten to specifications, then remove grease cap with VW 637/2 or equivalent.
- Remove cotter pin and axle nut, then pull off brake drum.
- Remove spring r...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Golf GTI 8-VALVE 1.8 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16-VALVE 2.0 L4 GAS
- With vehicle on ground, remove drive axle retaining nut from wheel assembly.
- Remove drive axle to transmission drive flange attaching bolts.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Separate ball joint from whe...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 L4 DIESEL
Before removing starter mounting bolts install an engine lifting device to support weight of engine.
- To remove starter, first disconnect battery ground cable from battery terminal.
- On models with automatic transmission, work beneath vehicle to remove two bolts that hold cover plate to starter, and remove plate.
- On all models, disconnect wire to terminal 50 and positive battery cable from starter solenoid. Note location of any other wires a...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Golf GL 1.8 L4 GAS
The anti-lock warning lamp is used to warn of an ABS fault. The lamp input monitors the condition of the system. The lamp will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diag...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Golf GTI 8-VALVE 1.8 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at coolant pipe and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Golf GTI 8-VALVE 1.8 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1990 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1990 Volkswagen Golf GL 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1990 Volkswagen Golf GL 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1990 Volkswagen Golf GL 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1990 Volkswagen Golf GL 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: BATTERY, DISCHARGED, DIAGNOSIS FOR EXCESSIVE STATIC CURRENT DRAW - REVISED Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Golf GL 1.8 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - REVISED Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Golf GL 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Volkswagen Golf AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1990 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1990 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1990 Volkswagen Golf cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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