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2008 Volkswagen R32 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
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen R32 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen R32 3.2 V6 GAS
Vehicle must not rest on wheels when doing so. With bolt loosened, wheel bearing can be damaged by vehicles own weight. If a vehicle needs to be moved when drive axle is removed, an outer joint must be installed and tightened to 11 ft. lbs.
- Loosen drive axle bolt to wheel hub.
- Remove lower noise insulation.
- Remove drive axle from flange shaft/transmission.
- Remove wheel.
- Slide outer joint out of wheel hub by hand.
- Remove ball joint to control arm mounting nuts.
- Pull wheel bearing housing with ball join...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen R32 AUTOMOBILES
Description
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen R32 3.2 V6 GAS
The wheel electronics or sensors are mounted on each wheel. The wheel electronics regularly send data that is received by the central locking and anti-theft system antennas and directed to the tire pressure monito...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen R32 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen R32 3.2 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Bring lock carrier into service position:
- Remove front bumper.
- Remove noise insulation.
- Remove intake air duct between lock carrier and air cleaner housing at lock carrier.
- Remove seal on lock carrier.
- Remove one bolt from each side of frame rails and screw in suitable guide bolts into threaded holes.
- Remove lock carrier mounting bolts, then pull lock carrier toward front of vehicle.
- Secure lock carrier with guide bolts.
- Remove coolant fan.
- Remove EVAP canister upward from catches and move aside with hoses connected.
- Remove protective cap and disconnect...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen R32 AUTOMOBILES
Volkswagen -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> -> Digifant & Digifant II -> Digifant I -> OBD ll
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen R32 3.2 V6 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 2008 Volkswagen R32 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen R32 3.2 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volkswagen R32 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen R32 3.2 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove sound insulation.
- Mark direction of rotation of drive belt with chalk or felt pen if belt is to be reused.
- Rotate driv...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Volkswagen R32 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Volkswagen R32 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Volkswagen R32 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Volkswagen R32 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Volkswagen R32 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Volkswagen R32 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Radio, Entering and Retrieving Anti-Theft (SAFE) Code Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen R32 3.2 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S. Only) Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen R32 3.2 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Volkswagen R32 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Volkswagen R32 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 2008 Volkswagen R32 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 2008 Volkswagen R32 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 2008 Volkswagen R32 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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