VW MKII A2 MK2 Golf Jetta Fox Service Manual - VAGLinks.com

1•4 Servicing specifications
Charging system
Alternator drivebelt tension
Initial adjustment for new drivebelt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 mm deflection under finger pressure at point midway between
alternator and crankshaft pulleys
Adjustment after 500 miles (750 km) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 mm deflection under finger pressure at same point
Models after early 1985 fitted with rack type adjustment link . . . . . . . . 8 to 10 Nm (6 to 7 Ibf ft) torque loading on adjuster bolt
Clutch
Free play at clutch pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 to 20 mm
Braking system
Pad thickness
Front disc brakes:
New - excluding backplate:
1.05 and 1.3 litre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.0 mm
1.6 and 1.8 litre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.0 mm
1.8 litre with ventilated discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.0 mm
Minimum - including backplate:
All models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.0 mm
Rear disc brakes:
New - including backplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.0 mm
Minimum - including backplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.0 mm
Shoe lining thickness
Rear drum brakes:
Minimum - including shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 mm
Minimum - excluding shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 mm
Steering
Power steering pump drivebelt tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.0 mm deflection under firm finger pressure at point midway
between pump and crankshaft pulleys
Tyre pressures Refer to the end of “Weekly checks”
Torque wrench settings
Engine
Nm lbf ft
Sump drain plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 22
Valve cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition system
Contact breaker system:
10 7
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Distributor clamp bolt:
20 15
1.05 and 1.3 litre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 7
1.6 and 1.8 litre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transistorised and fully electronic systems:
Spark plugs:
25 18
1.05 and 1.3 litre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 18
1.6 and 1.8 litre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging system
20 15
Alternator mounting/pivot bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 33
Alternator adjuster link bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual gearbox
25 18
Oil filler plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 18
Oil drain plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission
25 18
Oil pan bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 15
Oil strainer (filter) cover bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering
3 2
Power steering pump/swivel bracket bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 15
Power steering pump tensioner/bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadwheels
20 15
Roadwheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Body fittings
110 81
Seat belt anchor bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 30
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