1990 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO ESP

* BRAKE SYSTEM UNIFORM INSPECTION GUIDELINES *
Article Text
1990 Volkswagen Corrado
For Volkswagen Technical Site: http://vw.belcom.ru
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Thursday, March 23, 2000 09:28PM
ARTICLE BEGINNING
GENERAL INFORMATION
Brake Systems - Motorist Assurance Program
Standards For Automotive Repair
All Makes & Models
INTRODUCTION TO MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM (MAP)
OVERVIEW OF MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM
The Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) is the consumer outreach
effort of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association, Inc.
(AMRA). Participation in the Motorist Assurance Program is drawn from
retailers, suppliers, independent repair facilities, vehicle
manufacturers and industry associations.
The Motorist Assurance Program was established as an
industry-wide effort to address concerns raised by regulators, the
media and consumers questioning our ethics and methods of doing
business. The automotive repair industry had been bombarded by months
of negative stories in the media and scrutiny from state and federal
regulators who focused on how the need for repairs is determined. MAP
was formed as an industry response to this issue.
Our mission is to strengthen the relationship between the
consumer and the auto repair industry. We produce materials that give
motorists the information and encouragement to take responsibility for
their vehicles - through proper, manufacturer-recommended,
maintenance. We encourage participatinf service and repair shops
(including franchisees and dealers) to adopt a Pledge to their
Customers and the Motorist Assurance Program developed Standards of
Service. All participating service providers have agreed to subscribe
to this Pledge and to adhere to the promulgated Standards of Service
which demonstrates to their customers that they are serious about
customer satisfaction.
These Standards of Service require that an inspection of the
vehicle's (problem) system be made according to industry guidelines.
After learning that neither the car manufacturers nor any other source
had complete guidelines, leading industry organizations, along with
other industry participants banded together to address this
challenging task. During the past two and a half years, they
successfully developed industry inspection guidelines for the
following systems: Exhaust, Brakes, ABS, Steering and Suspension,
Engine Maintenance and Performance, HVAC, and Electrical systems.
Guidelines for Drive Train and Transmision are currently being
promulgated. Revisions to the inspection guidelines for Exhaust,
Brakes/ABS and Steering and Suspension Systems, which were issued two
years ago, are now being published for implementation beginning spring
1997. Participating shops utilize these Uniform Inspection Guidelines
as part of the inspection process and for communicating their findings
to their customers.
The Motorist Assurance Program continues to work

* ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNIFORM INSPECTION GUIDELINES *
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1990 Volkswagen Corrado
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Thursday, March 23, 2000 09:29PM
replacement of affected components.
BATTERY PREFACE COVER PAGE
Proper operation of any electrical system component can be
affected by battery condition. The battery(ies) must meet or exceed
minimum specification for vehicle as equipped and test to that
specific battery's CCA. Before condemning any component, test vehicle
following OEM test and diagnostic procedures.
A battery should meet or exceed the intended vehicle's OEM
(Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications with regard to Cold
Cranking Amps for that specific vehicle. A battery should be tested
using the test procedures outlined by Battery Council International
(BCI) - an association of battery industry companies whose members
establish policy and standards for the industry and/or the
manufacturer of the battery,
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Cold Cranking Amp (CCA) Rating - The number of amperes a new,
fully charged battery at 0øF (-17.8øC) can deliver for 30 seconds and
maintain at least a voltage of 1.2 volts per cell (7.2 volts for a 12
volt battery).
Cranking Amps (CA) - The number of amps a new, fully charged
battery, typically at 32
øF (0øC), can deliver for 30 seconds and
maintain at least a voltage of 1.2 volts per cell (7.2 volts for a
12 volt battery).
Hot Cranking Amps - A rating (non-recognized by BCI) used
by some battery manufacturers for testing purposes based on 80
øF (26.
7
ø C).
OEM Cranking Amps - A number indicating the amount of amps
(current) at 0
ø recommended by the vehicle manufacturer intended to
meet the starting requirements for a specific vehicle.
Fails to Accept and Hold a Charge - This term refers a
battery that fails to either accept and/or retain a charge using
appropriate times listed in the Battery Charging Guide section of the
BCI Technical Service Manual or battery manufacturer's specifications.
BATTERY LOAD TESTING
* Battery Load Testing requirements should be tested at vehicle
OEM specifications or battery CCA specifications for pass/
fail criteria using the highest rating.
* Battery Load Testing and OEM specifications are based on
testing at the CCA level only. When a battery is rated at any
other given temperature (32
øF or 80øC), the battery rating
should be converted to a corresponding CCA for testing

* ENGINE SYSTEMS UNIFORM INSPECTION GUIDELINES *
Article Text
1990 Volkswagen Corrado
For Volkswagen Technical Site: http://vw.belcom.ru
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Thursday, March 23, 2000 09:31PM
ARTICLE BEGINNING
GENERAL INFORMATION
Engine Maintenance & Performance
Uniform Inspection Guidelines
All Makes & Models
Last Updated: December, 1994
MAP UNIFORM INSPECTION GENERAL GUIDELINES
OVERVIEW OF MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM
The Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) is the consumer outreach
effort of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association, Inc.
(AMRA). Participation in the Motorist Assurance Program is drawn from
retailers, suppliers, independent repair facilities, vehicle
manufacturers and industry associations.
The Motorist Assurance Program was established as an
industry-wide effort to address concerns raised by regulators, the
media and consumers questioning our ethics and methods of doing
business. The automotive repair industry had been bombarded by months
of negative stories in the media and scrutiny from state and federal
regulators who focused on how the need for repairs is determined. MAP
was formed as an industry response to this issue.
Our mission is to strengthen the relationship between the
consumer and the auto repair industry. We produce materials that give
motorists the information and encouragement to take responsibility for
their vehicles - through proper, manufacturer-recommended,
maintenance. We encourage participatinf service and repair shops
(including franchisees and dealers) to adopt a Pledge to their
Customers and the Motorist Assurance Program developed Standards of
Service. All participating service providers have agreed to subscribe
to this Pledge and to adhere to the promulgated Standards of Service
which demonstrates to their customers that they are serious about
customer satisfaction.
These Standards of Service require that an inspection of the
vehicle's (problem) system be made according to industry guidelines.
After learning that neither the car manufacturers nor any other source
had complete guidelines, leading industry organizations, along with
other industry participants banded together to address this
challenging task. During the past two and a half years, they
successfully developed industry inspection guidelines for the
following systems: Exhaust, Brakes, ABS, Steering and Suspension,
Engine Maintenance and Performance, HVAC, and Electrical systems.
Guidelines for Drive Train and Transmision are currently being
promulgated. Revisions to the inspection guidelines for Exhaust,
Brakes/ABS and Steering and Suspension Systems, which were issued two
years ago, are now being published for implementation beginning spring
1997. Participating shops utilize these Uniform Inspection Guidelines
as part of the inspection process and for communicating their findings

* EXHAUST SYSTEM UNIFORM INSPECTION GUIDELINES *
Article Text
1990 Volkswagen Corrado
For Volkswagen Technical Site: http://vw.belcom.ru
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Thursday, March 23, 2000 09:33PM
ARTICLE BEGINNING
GENERAL INFORMATION
Exhaust Systems
All Makes & Models
Updated: September, 1996
MAP UNIFORM INSPECTION GENERAL GUIDELINES
OVERVIEW OF MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM
The Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) is the consumer outreach
effort of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association, Inc.
(AMRA). Participation in the Motorist Assurance Program is drawn from
retailers, suppliers, independent repair facilities, vehicle
manufacturers and industry associations.
The Motorist Assurance Program was established as an
industry-wide effort to address concerns raised by regulators, the
media and consumers questioning our ethics and methods of doing
business. The automotive repair industry had been bombarded by months
of negative stories in the media and scrutiny from state and federal
regulators who focused on how the need for repairs is determined. MAP
was formed as an industry response to this issue.
Our mission is to strengthen the relationship between the
consumer and the auto repair industry. We produce materials that give
motorists the information and encouragement to take responsibility for
their vehicles - through proper, manufacturer-recommended,
maintenance. We encourage participatinf service and repair shops
(including franchisees and dealers) to adopt a Pledge to their
Customers and the Motorist Assurance Program developed Standards of
Service. All participating service providers have agreed to subscribe
to this Pledge and to adhere to the promulgated Standards of Service
which demonstrates to their customers that they are serious about
customer satisfaction.
These Standards of Service require that an inspection of the
vehicle's (problem) system be made according to industry guidelines.
After learning that neither the car manufacturers nor any other source
had complete guidelines, leading industry organizations, along with
other industry participants banded together to address this
challenging task. During the past two and a half years, they
successfully developed industry inspection guidelines for the
following systems: Exhaust, Brakes, ABS, Steering and Suspension,
Engine Maintenance and Performance, HVAC, and Electrical systems.
Guidelines for Drive Train and Transmision are currently being
promulgated. Revisions to the inspection guidelines for Exhaust,
Brakes/ABS and Steering and Suspension Systems, which were issued two
years ago, are now being published for implementation beginning spring
1997. Participating shops utilize these Uniform Inspection Guidelines
as part of the inspection process and for communicating their findings
to their customers.

* STEERING UNIFORM INSPECTION GUIDELINES *
Article Text
1990 Volkswagen Corrado
For Volkswagen Technical Site: http://vw.belcom.ru
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Thursday, March 23, 2000 09:34PM
ARTICLE BEGINNING
GENERAL INFORMATION
Steering & Suspension Systems - (Including Wheels & Tires)
All Makes & Models
Updated: January, 1997
MAP UNIFORM INSPECTION GENERAL GUIDELINES
OVERVIEW OF MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM
The Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) is the consumer outreach
effort of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association, Inc.
(AMRA). Participation in the Motorist Assurance Program is drawn from
retailers, suppliers, independent repair facilities, vehicle
manufacturers and industry associations.
The Motorist Assurance Program was established as an
industry-wide effort to address concerns raised by regulators, the
media and consumers questioning our ethics and methods of doing
business. The automotive repair industry had been bombarded by months
of negative stories in the media and scrutiny from state and federal
regulators who focused on how the need for repairs is determined. MAP
was formed as an industry response to this issue.
Our mission is to strengthen the relationship between the
consumer and the auto repair industry. We produce materials that give
motorists the information and encouragement to take responsibility for
their vehicles - through proper, manufacturer-recommended,
maintenance. We encourage participatinf service and repair shops
(including franchisees and dealers) to adopt a Pledge to their
Customers and the Motorist Assurance Program developed Standards of
Service. All participating service providers have agreed to subscribe
to this Pledge and to adhere to the promulgated Standards of Service
which demonstrates to their customers that they are serious about
customer satisfaction.
These Standards of Service require that an inspection of the
vehicle's (problem) system be made according to industry guidelines.
After learning that neither the car manufacturers nor any other source
had complete guidelines, leading industry organizations, along with
other industry participants banded together to address this
challenging task. During the past two and a half years, they
successfully developed industry inspection guidelines for the
following systems: Exhaust, Brakes, ABS, Steering and Suspension,
Engine Maintenance and Performance, HVAC, and Electrical systems.
Guidelines for Drive Train and Transmision are currently being
promulgated. Revisions to the inspection guidelines for Exhaust,
Brakes/ABS and Steering and Suspension Systems, which were issued two
years ago, are now being published for implementation beginning spring
1997. Participating shops utilize these Uniform Inspection Guidelines
as part of the inspection process and for communicating their findings
to their customers.

* STEERING UNIFORM INSPECTION GUIDELINES *
Article Text (p. 36)
1990 Volkswagen Corrado
For Volkswagen Technical Site: http://vw.belcom.ru
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Thursday, March 23, 2000 09:35PMÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄPiston rod threads stripped
³ A ³ Require replacement.
(threads missing)
³ ³
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄSeized
³ A ³ Require replacement.
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄShock missing
³ C ³ Require replacement.
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄStrut housing bent
³ A ³ Require replacement.
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄStrut housing cap (gland
³ A ³ Require replacement of nut and/or
nut) is not removable
³ ³ housing. See note (5) below.
using appropriate tool
³ ³
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄStrut housing cap (gland
³ A ³ Require repair or replacement of
nut) threads damaged
³ ³ nut.
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄStrut housing cap (gland
³ A ³ Require replacement of nut.
nut) threads stripped
³ ³ (threads missing)
³ ³
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄStrut housing severely
³ A ³ Require replacement.
corroded, affecting
³ ³ structural integrity
³ ³
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄStrut housing threads
³ A ³ Require repair or replacement.
damaged
³ ³
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄStrut housing threads
³ A ³ Require replacement.
stripped (threads missing)
³ ³
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄTire cupping
³ A ³ Further inspection required.

³ ³ See note (8) below
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄNOTE: (1) Require replacement of units where dents restrict shock or
strut piston rod movement. If dents don't restrict movement,
no service is suggested or required. Especially critical on
mono-tube shocks.
(2) This condition can lead to damage of the piston rod, which,
in turn, causes premature piston rod seal wear.
(3) This condition can lead to damage of the piston rod, which
causes piston rod seal wear.
(4) This condition can lead to damage of the piston rod, which,
in turn, causes premature piston rod seal wear.
(5) Only required if replacing cartridge.
(6) Require replacement of units where dents restrict shock or
strut piston rod movement. If dents don't restrict movement,
no service is suggested or required. Especially critical on
mono-tube shocks.
(7) If noise is isolated to shock or strut, suggest replacement.
(8) Although shocks or struts may have contributed to tire
cupping, an inspection is needed of the entire suspension

* STEERING UNIFORM INSPECTION GUIDELINES *
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1990 Volkswagen Corrado
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Thursday, March 23, 2000 09:35PM
Piston rod broken ³ A ³ Require replacement.
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄPiston rod has surface
³ B,2 ³ Suggest replacement.
defect
³ ³
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄPiston rod threads stripped
³ A ³ Require replacement.
(threads missing)
³ ³
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄPiston rod threads damaged
³ A ³ Require repair or replacement.
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄSeized
³ A ³ Require replacement.
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄNOTE: (1) Require replacement of units where dents restrict damper
piston rod movement. If dents don't restrict movement, no
service is suggested or required. Especially critical on
mono-tube dampers.
(2) This condition can lead to damage of the piston rod, which,
in turn, causes premature piston rod seal wear.
(3) If noise is isolated to damper, suggest replacement.
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ STEERING GEARS (EXCEPT RACK & PINION)
If diagnosis has determined that complete disassembly is
necessary to determine the extent of the system failure, the
suggestion may be made to rebuild or replace the power steering pump.
Repair or replacement of the following components may be required, if
performed as part of a power steering pump overhaul or rebuild service
to meet a minimum rebuild standard.
STEERING GEARS (EXCEPT RACK & PINION)
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄCondition
³ Code ³ Procedure
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄAttaching hardware broken
³ A ³ Require replacement of broken

³ ³ part.
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄAttaching hardware loose
³ A ³ Require repair or replacement of

³ ³ loose part.
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄAttaching hardware missing
³ C ³ Require replacement of missing

³ ³ part.
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄAttaching hardware threads
³ A ³ Require repair or replacement of
damaged
³ ³ part with damaged threads.
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄAttaching hardware threads
³ A ³ Require replacement of part with
stripped (threads missing)
³ ³ stripped threads.
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄBinding
³ A ³ Require repair or replacement
ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄFlex coupler binding
³ A ³ Require repair or replacement of

* SUSPENSION UNIFORM INSPECTION GUIDELINES *
Article Text
1990 Volkswagen Corrado
For Volkswagen Technical Site: http://vw.belcom.ru
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Thursday, March 23, 2000 09:38PM
ARTICLE BEGINNING
GENERAL INFORMATION
Steering & Suspension Systems - (Including Wheels & Tires)
All Makes & Models
Updated: January, 1997
MAP UNIFORM INSPECTION GENERAL GUIDELINES
OVERVIEW OF MOTORIST ASSURANCE PROGRAM
The Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) is the consumer outreach
effort of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association, Inc.
(AMRA). Participation in the Motorist Assurance Program is drawn from
retailers, suppliers, independent repair facilities, vehicle
manufacturers and industry associations.
The Motorist Assurance Program was established as an
industry-wide effort to address concerns raised by regulators, the
media and consumers questioning our ethics and methods of doing
business. The automotive repair industry had been bombarded by months
of negative stories in the media and scrutiny from state and federal
regulators who focused on how the need for repairs is determined. MAP
was formed as an industry response to this issue.
Our mission is to strengthen the relationship between the
consumer and the auto repair industry. We produce materials that give
motorists the information and encouragement to take responsibility for
their vehicles - through proper, manufacturer-recommended,
maintenance. We encourage participatinf service and repair shops
(including franchisees and dealers) to adopt a Pledge to their
Customers and the Motorist Assurance Program developed Standards of
Service. All participating service providers have agreed to subscribe
to this Pledge and to adhere to the promulgated Standards of Service
which demonstrates to their customers that they are serious about
customer satisfaction.
These Standards of Service require that an inspection of the
vehicle's (problem) system be made according to industry guidelines.
After learning that neither the car manufacturers nor any other source
had complete guidelines, leading industry organizations, along with
other industry participants banded together to address this
challenging task. During the past two and a half years, they
successfully developed industry inspection guidelines for the
following systems: Exhaust, Brakes, ABS, Steering and Suspension,
Engine Maintenance and Performance, HVAC, and Electrical systems.
Guidelines for Drive Train and Transmision are currently being
promulgated. Revisions to the inspection guidelines for Exhaust,
Brakes/ABS and Steering and Suspension Systems, which were issued two
years ago, are now being published for implementation beginning spring
1997. Participating shops utilize these Uniform Inspection Guidelines
as part of the inspection process and for communicating their findings
to their customers.