
SUSPENSION - REAR 
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1990 Volkswagen Corrado
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NOTE:    DO NOT remove both suspension struts at same time, as this
         would overload axle beam bushings.
         Removal
         1) With vehicle on floor, remove plastic cap which covers
upper strut retaining nuts. Remove strut retaining nuts. Slowly raise
vehicle until weight is off spring. Remove bolt which retains lower
end of strut shock absorber to axle beam mount. Raise vehicle until
strut can be removed. Place strut assembly in vise.
         2) Hold piston rod. Remove strut retaining nut and related
components. See Fig. 1. Remove slotted nut (some models). Remove
spacer and coil spring. If coil spring is to be replaced, ensure paint
stripe color on replacement spring matches original spring color
stripe.
         Installation
         1) Install protective cap and tube onto shock absorber.
Install rubber buffer with small end downward. Install snap ring and
washer. Place spring into lower seat. Install upper retainer with
spacer sleeve.
         2) Tighten slotted nut (some models) which retains piston
rod. Install upper mounting hardware. Tighten piston rod. To complete
installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE at end of article.
         SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:  When removing suspension assembly, add weight to rear of
          vehicle to prevent tipping resulting from change in center
          of gravity.
         Removal
         1) With vehicle on floor, disconnect upper strut mount. Raise
and support vehicle. Disconnect parking brake at bracket near axle
mount.
         2) Disconnect and plug brake lines. Leave flex hose attached
to suspension. Separate brake pressure regulator spring from axle beam
(if equipped). Remove nuts which retain axle beam to body.
NOTE:    DO NOT install bolts and nuts fouled with undercoating. With
         waxy coating on threads, true tightening torque cannot be
         measured. Clean or replace bolts and nuts.
         Installation
         1) If axle beam mounting has been removed, adjust mounting
pad. See Fig. 2. If pad is not correctly aligned, torsional preload of
mounting bushings will be incorrect.
         2) Position rear suspension on body. Install nuts retaining
axle beam to body. Raise wheel. Guide upper end of strut into body
mount.
         3) Connect parking brake cables. Connect brake lines. Lower 

SUSPENSION - REAR 
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1990 Volkswagen Corrado
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vehicle. Tighten upper strut retaining nuts. Tighten all bolts and
nuts to specification. Bleed brake system.
         WHEEL BEARING
         Removal (Disc Brakes)
         Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove
caliper assembly and support it out of work area. Remove dust cap,
cotter pin, hub nut, and thrust washer. Remove brake disc. Using a
long drift, tap bearings, races, and grease seal from disc hub.
         Installation
         1) Clean hub cavity thoroughly. Using Bearing Race Installer
(VW 432 and VW 411), press inner and outer bearing races into bore.
Lubricate and install inner bearing. Using Seal Installer (VW 295 and
3074), tap grease seal into bore.
         2) Install brake disc, outer bearing, thrust washer, and hub
nut. Reverse removal procedure to complete installation. Adjust wheel
bearing. See WHEEL BEARING under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION. Install NEW
cotter pin.
         Removal (Drum Brakes)
         Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove dust
cap, cotter pin, hub nut, and thrust washer. Remove brake drum. Using
a long drift, tap bearings, races, and grease seal from hub.
         Installation
         1) Clean hub cavity thoroughly. Using Outer Bearing Race
Installer (VW 431 and VW 411), press outer bearing race into bore.
Using Inner Bearing Race Installer (VW 432 and VW 411), press inner
bearing race into bore. Lubricate and install inner bearing. Using
Seal Installer (VW 295 and 3074), tap grease seal into bore.
         2) Install brake drum, outer bearing, thrust washer, and hub
nut. Reverse removal procedure to complete installation. Adjust wheel
bearing. See WHEEL BEARING under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION. Install NEW
cotter pin.
         TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLEÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄApplication                                        Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Brake Caliper Bolt  ....................................  48 (65)
Coil Spring Retainer-To-Piston Rod Nut  ................  11 (15)
Rear Axle Beam Pivot Bushing Bolt  .....................  43 (58)
Rear Axle Mounting Pad-To-Body Bolt  ...................  63 (85)
Shock Absorber Slot Nut  ...............................  15 (20)
Shock Absorber-To-Axle Beam Nut  .......................  52 (70)
Shock Absorber-To-Body Bolt  ...........................  26 (35)
Stub Axle-To-Control Arm Bolt  .........................  44 (60)
Wheel Lug Bolt  .......................................  81 (110) 

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/T 
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ARTICLE BEGINNING
         1990-91 TRANSMISSION SERVICING
         Automatic Transmission Removal & Installation
         Cabriolet, Corrado, Fox, Golf GTI, Jetta, Passat
         CABRIOLET, GOLF, GTI & JETTA
NOTE:    For manual transaxle replacement procedures, see appropriate
         CLUTCH article in the CLUTCHES Section.
         REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
         1) Disconnect battery ground cable. Disconnect speedometer
cable from transaxle. Raise and support vehicle. Remove left front
wheel.
         2) Support engine from above. Remove left rear transaxle
mount and support. Remove upper transaxle-to-engine bolts. Remove
upper bolts from front engine/transaxle mount.
         3) Remove lower bolts on front mount and remove mount. Remove
protective plate from transaxle. Remove torque converter-to-drive
plate bolts.
         4) Disconnect accelerator and selector cables from transaxle.
Place mating marks on drive axle flanges and remove left and right
axle shaft flange bolts.
NOTE:    If clearance is needed to remove transaxle, separate ball
         joint from left side steering knuckle and move axle shaft
         away from transaxle.
         5) Remove left rear engine mount. Remove starter. Remove
subframe mounting bolts and allow subframe to hang free. Support
transaxle with jack. Remove lower mounting bolt. Lower transaxle. To
install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust accelerator and selector
cables.
         CORRADO & PASSAT
NOTE:    For manual transaxle replacement procedures, see appropriate
         CLUTCH article in the CLUTCHES Section.
         REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
         1) Disconnect battery ground cable. Remove air ducts to brake
caliper and engine air intake. Disconnect speedometer cable from
transaxle. Remove upper transaxle-to-engine bolts.
         2) Disconnect and plug transaxle cooler lines. Support engine
from above. Remove starter. Disconnect accelerator and selector cables
from transaxle. Remove left transaxle mount and support.
         3) Remove electrical wiring from transaxle. Remove lower 

TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES 
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1990 Volkswagen Corrado
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Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Thursday, March 23, 2000  09:52PMÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄNoisy Main        Inadequate oil supply        Check oil delivery to
Bearings                                       main bearings
                  Excessive main bearing       Replace main bearings,
                  clearance                    See ENGINES
                  Excessive crankshaft end     Replace crankshaft, See
                  play                         ENGINES
                  Loose flywheel or torque     Tighten attaching bolts
                  converter
                  Loose or damaged vibration   Tighten or replace
                  damper                       vibration damper
                  Crankshaft journals          Re-grind crankshaft
                  out-of-round                 journals
                  Excessive belt tension       Loosen belt tension
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄNoisy Connecting  Excessive bearing clearance  Replace bearing, See
Rods              or missing bearing           ENGINES
                  Crankshaft rod journal       Re-grind crankshaft
                  out-of-round                 journal
                  Misaligned connecting rod    Remove rod or cap and
                  or cap                       realign
                  Incorrectly tightened rod    Remove and re-tighten
                  bolts                        rod bolts
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄNoisy Pistons     Excessive piston-to-bore     Install larger pistons,
and Rings         clearance                    See ENGINES
                  Bore tapered or out-of-round Rebore block
                  Piston ring broken           Replace piston rings,
                                               See ENGINES
                  Piston pin loose or seized   Replace piston pin, See
                                               ENGINES
                  Connecting rods misaligned   Realign connecting rods
                  Ring side clearance too      Replace with larger or
                  loose or tight               smaller rings
                  Carbon build-up on piston    Remove carbon
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄNoisy Valve       Worn or bent push rods       Replace push rods, See
Train                                          ENGINES
                  Worn rocker arms or bridged  Replace push rods, See
                  pivots                       ENGINES
                  Dirt or chips in valve       Remove lifters and
                  lifters                      remove dirt/chips
                  Excessive valve lifter       Replace valve lifters,
                  leak-down                    See ENGINES
                  Valve lifter face worn       Replace valve lifters,
                                               See ENGINES
                  Broken or cocked valve       replace or reposition
                  springs                      springs
                  Too much valve stem-to-guide Replace valve guides,
                  clearance                    See ENGINES
                  Valve bent                   Replace valve, See
                                               ENGINES