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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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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES
DRUM BRAKES -> Type 2 -> ADJUSTMENTS -> PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS
PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Rear brakes must be properly adjusted prior to adjusting parking brake.
- Release parking brake, then tighten adjusting nut until there is no noticeable play at brake components. Check by pulling slightly on b...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1990-06 Models w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS
Normal Service
Se...
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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 -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> -> Digifant & Digifant II -> Digifant I -> OBD ll
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS
OBD ll
If faults are recognized and verified by the engine control module, they will be indicated by switching on the MIL. Perform the functional inspection as follows: Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The MIL must light up if the MIL does not light with the ignition switch on, inspect the bulb and/or locate and eliminate short or open in wiring circuit from the engine control module to MIL using a proper wiring diagram. If no fault can be detected in the wiring the ECM may be faulty. If the MIL lights with the ignition switch on, start engine and run at idle speed the MIL must go o...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volkswagen Transporter AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove fan shroud.
- Remove air guide hose.
- Remove bracket by removing the mounting bolts.
- Remove spare wheel bracket.
- Remove radiat...
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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+.
A/C & Cooling System Component Locations Diagram for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Interior Component Locations Diagram for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter 2.1 H4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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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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