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1990 Volkswagen Transporter CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volkswagen REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES
POWER BRAKE UNITS -> POWER BRAKE UNIT SERVICE -> BRAKE BOOSTER, CHECK -> BRAKE BOOSTER, REPLACE -> EXCEPT FOX -> FOX
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS
BRAKE BOOSTER, REPLACE
EXCEPT FOX
- Remove master cylinder as previously described.
- Disconnect vacuum line(s) from booster.
- Remove brake booster attaching bolts.
- Disconnect booster pushrod from brake pedal.
- Reverse procedure to install.
FOX
- Disconnect vacuum line(s) from booster.
- Remove brake booster attaching ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS
Models w/Fuel Hose Connection
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveabilty symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.
- Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- On models equipped with underbody moun...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Automatic Transmissions -> Manual Transmissions
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS
Manual Transmissions
- Install support tool No. 3250 or equivalent to upper control arm.
- With car on ground, loosen axle shaft bolts, then remove bolt securing wheel bearing housing to lower ball joint.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove bolt for shock absorber/stabilizer link rod.
- Remove axle shaft from drive flange of transmission.
- Compress shock absorber completely, then remove axle shaft.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque wheel lug nuts to 133 ft. lbs.
A...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Relieve tension on drive belt and remove drive belt.
- Remove electrical connections from alternator.
- Re...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 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 Transporter AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at coolant connection and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1990 Volkswagen Transporter cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Volkswagen Transporter cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: ENGINE REPLACEMENT, CHECKING FOR DEBRIS LODGED IN TRANSFERRED ASSEMBLIES - REVISED Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Volkswagen Transporter 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 Transporter 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 Transporter 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 Transporter 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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