VW Tires Technical Articles

Trouble Shooting – Suspension and Steering Systems

Trouble Shooting – Suspension and steering systems

Note: Before attempting to diagnose the suspension and steering systems, perform the following preliminary checks:
a) Tires for wrong pressure and uneven wear.
b) The steering couplings from the column to the steering gear for loose connectors or wear.
c) The front and rear suspension and the steering gear assembly for loose or damaged parts.
d) Out-of-round or out-of-balance tires, bent rims and loose and/or rough wheel bearings.

Vehicle pulls to one side.

The tires are mismatched or uneven.

The torsion bars are broken or sagging.

Needs wheel alignment.

The front brakes are dragging.

Abnormal or excessive tire wear.

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By admin on September 20, 2009 | Suspension, Trouble Shooting
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Trouble Shooting – Air Cooled VW Fuel system

Trouble Shooting – Fuel system

Excessive fuel consumption

The air filter element is dirty or clogged.

The ignition timing is incorrectly set.

The emissions system is not functioning properly.

The carburetor/fuel injection internal parts are excessively worn or even damaged.

The tire pressure is low or the tire size is incorrect.
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