1990 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO technical specifications

SUSPENSION - FRONT
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ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES
NOTE: See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in the WHEEL
ALIGNMENT Section.
WHEEL BEARING
No adjustment is required.
BALL JOINT CHECKING
Raise and support vehicle. Inspect ball joints for excessive
play and damaged rubber boots. Maximum tolerance for ball joint play
not available from manufacturer.

SUSPENSION - FRONT
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Installation
Slide new ball joint into slot in control arm. Install and
tighten ball joint retaining bolts. Install lower control arm to
subframe. Install ball joint into wheel bearing housing. To complete
installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten control arm bolts
with vehicle on ground. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification.
See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE at end of article. Check wheel
alignment. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in the WHEEL
ALIGNMENT Section.
STRUT ASSEMBLY
Removal
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove
and support caliper assembly out of work area. Remove bolts which
retain strut to wheel bearing housing. Note top bolt is used to adjust
front wheel camber.
2) Support front suspension arm and related components. Pry
suspension strut from wheel bearing housing. Working inside engine
compartment, remove upper strut retaining nuts. Remove strut.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts
to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE at end of article.
Check wheel alignment. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in the
WHEEL ALIGNMENT Section.
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Removal
1) Raise vehicle and support at center with safety stands.
Disconnect brake line and plug openings. Leave flex line in place.
Remove stabilizer link rod nut, bushings and washers.
2) Remove tie rod nut. Separate tie rod from wheel bearing
housing. Remove bolts retaining inner portion of constant velocity
joint to transaxle drive flange.
3) Remove lower control arm front pivot bolt. Remove bolts
retaining "U" shaped bracket holding control arm rear pivot.
NOTE: On vehicles with automatic transmission, engine may have to
be lifted slightly to gain access to pivot bolts.
4) Support suspension assembly being removed. Remove upper
strut retaining nuts. Remove suspension assembly from vehicle.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Make sure convex side
of thrust washer faces pivot bolt head. Tighten bolts and nuts to
specification. Check wheel alignment.See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES
article in the WHEEL ALIGNMENT Section.
WHEEL BEARING

SUSPENSION - FRONT
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NOTE: Wheel bearing is destroyed when pressed out of housing. When
either wheel hub or bearing has been removed from housing, a
new bearing must be installed.
Removal
1) Remove axle shaft nut. Raise and support vehicle with
safety stands. Allow suspension to hang free. Remove wheel assembly.
Remove brake caliper attaching bolts. Remove caliper and hang out of
work area. Remove brake disc retaining screw and remove disc.
2) Remove tie rod ball joint from wheel bearing housing.
Remove nut and clamp bolt from control arm ball joint. Remove control
arm ball joint from wheel bearing housing and remove housing.
3) Remove 2 circlips retaining bearing in hub. Using Hub
Remover (VW 295a), press wheel hub from bearing housing. Using a
bearing puller, remove wheel bearing inner race from hub assembly.
Using Bearing Remover (VW 433), press wheel bearing from outboard end
of bearing housing.
Installation
1) Press new bearing race onto hub. Using Bearing & Hub
Installer (VW 472/1), press new bearing into bearing housing from
outboard side. Using same adapter, press wheel hub into bearing
housing. Apply a small bead of locking compound to axle splines before
installing into hub.
2) To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
Always replace self-locking axle shaft nut. Tighten bolts and nuts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE at end of article.
Check wheel alignment. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in the
WHEEL ALIGNMENT Section.
NOTE: When installing hub, ensure press adapter contacts inner
bearing race only.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLEÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄApplication Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Axle Nut ............................................ 170 (230)
Axle Shaft-To-Transaxle Bolt .......................... 32 (43)
Ball Joint Clamp Bolt ................................. 37 (50)
Ball Joint-To-Control Arm Bolt ........................ 18 (24)
Caliper Pin Bolt ...................................... 18 (24)
Control Arm Pivot Bolt
Cabriolet ........................................... 50 (68)
All Others ......................................... 96 (130)
Control Arm-To-Subframe Rear Bushing Bolt ............ 96 (130)
Strut Piston Rod Nut
Cabriolet ........................................... 50 (68)
All Others .......................................... 44 (60)

SUSPENSION - REAR
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ARTICLE BEGINNING
1990-92 SUSPENSION
Volkswagen Rear
Cabriolet, Corrado, Fox,
Golf, GTI, Jetta, Passat
DESCRIPTION
Rear suspension is link type with MacPherson suspension
struts. Suspension uses control arms and axle beam for stabilization.
Control arms and axle beam are combined as one unit. Brake drums or
discs rotate on stub axles bolted to control arms. See Fig. 1.Fig. 1: Identifying Rear Suspension Components (Typical)
Courtesy of Volkswagen United States, Inc.
ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES
NOTE: See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in the WHEEL
ALIGNMENT Section.
WHEEL BEARING
Tighten hub nut to 7.5 ft. lbs. (10 N.m) while rotating brake

SUSPENSION - REAR
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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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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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bolts on front mount and remove mount. Place mating marks on drive
axle flanges and remove left and right axle shaft flange bolts.
4) Disconnect right strut-to-spindle bolts. Remove right side
axle. Reconnect strut. Remove protective plate from transaxle. Remove
torque converter-to-drive plate bolts.
5) Slightly lower engine assembly. Support transaxle with
jack. Remove lower transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts. Lower
transaxle. To install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust accelerator
and selector cables.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLEÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄApplications Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Cabriolet, Golf, GTI & Jetta
Axle Shaft-To-Flange Bolts ................ 33 (45)
Torque Converter-To-Drive Plate Bolts ..... 26 (35)
Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts ................. 55 (75)
Corrado & Passat
Axle Shaft Nut .......................... 195 (265)
Axle Shaft-To-Flange Bolts ................ 33 (45)
Strut-To-Spindle .......................... 70 (95)
Torque Converter-To-Drive Plate Bolts ..... 45 (60)
Transaxle-To-Engine
M10 Bolts ............................... 45 (60)
M12 Bolts ............................... 60 (80)
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TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES
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Parallelism not to
specifications Reface or replace rotor
Wheel bearings not adjusted See SUSPENSION
Rear drums out-of-round Reface or replace drums
Disc pad reversed, steel
against rotor Remove and reinstall
padÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄExcessive Pedal
Effort Malfunctioning power unit See POWER BRAKES or
BRAKE SYSTEM
Partial system failure Check fluid and pipes
Worn disc pad or lining Replace pad or lining
Caliper piston stuck or
sluggish See DISC BRAKES or
BRAKE SYSTEM
Master cylinder piston
stuck See MASTER CYLINDERS
or BRAKE SYSTEM
Brake fade due to incorrect
pads for linings Replace pads or linings
Linings or pads glazed Replace pads or linings
Worn drums Reface or replace drums
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄExcessive Pedal
Travel Partial brake system failure Check fluid and pipes
Insufficient fluid in
master cylinder See MASTER CYLINDERS or
BRAKE SYSTEM
Air trapped in system See BRAKE BLEEDING or
BRAKE SYSTEM
Rear brakes not adjusted See Adjustments in DRUM
BRAKES or BRAKE SYSTEM
Bent shoe or lining See DRUM BRAKES or
BRAKE SYSTEM
Plugged master cylinder cap See MASTER CYLINDERS
or BRAKE SYSTEM