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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 42

 

 

Front alignment out of tolerance 

See WHEEL ALIGNMENT section 

Defective wheel bearing 

See WHEEL BEARINGS in SUSPENSION 

section 

Uneven sway bar links 

See SUSPENSION section 

Frame bent 

Check for frame damage 

Steering system bushing worn 

See STEERING section 

Hard Steering 

Idler arm bushing too tight 

See STEERING LINKAGE in STEERING section 

Ball joint tight or seized 

See SUSPENSION section 

Steering linkage too tight 

See STEERING LINKAGE in STEERING section 

Power steering fluid low 

Add proper amount of fluid 

Power steering drive belt loose 

See STEERING section 

Power steering pump defective 

See STEERING section 

Steering gear out of adjustment 

See STEERING section 

Incorrect wheel alignment 

See WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

Damaged steering gear 

See STEERING section 

Damaged suspension 

See SUSPENSION section 

Bent steering knuckle or supports 

See SUSPENSION section 

Vehicle "Wanders" 

Strut rod or control arm bushing 
worn 

See SUSPENSION section 

Loose or worn wheel bearings 

See WHEEL BEARINGS in SUSPENSION 

section 

Improper tire inflation 

Check tire pressure 

Stabilizer bar missing or defective 

See SUSPENSION section 

Wheel alignment out of tolerance  See Adjustment in WHEEL ALIGNMENT section 

Broken spring 

See SUSPENSION section 

Defective shock absorber 

Replace shock absorbers 

Worn steering & suspension 
components 

See SUSPENSION section 

Front End Shimmy 

Tire out of balance/round 

Check tire balance 

Excessive wheel runout 

See WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

Insufficient or improper caster 

See WHEEL ALIGNMENT section 

Worn suspension or steering 
components 

See SUSPENSION section 

Defective shock absorbers 

Replace shock absorber 

Wheel bearings worn or loose 

See WHEEL BEARING ADJ. in SUSPENSION 

section 

Power steering reaction Bracket 

See STEERING section 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

GENERAL INFORMATION Trouble Shooting - Basic Procedures

  

loose 

Steering gear box (rack) mounting 
loose 

See STEERING section 

Steering gear adjustment loose 

See STEERING section 

Worn spherical joints 

See SUSPENSION section 

Toe-In Not Adjustable 

Lower control arm bent 

See SUSPENSION section 

Frame bent 

Check frame for damage 

Camber Not Adjustable 

Control arm bent 

See SUSPENSION section 

Frame bent 

Check frame for damage 

Hub & bearing not seated 
properly 

See SUSPENSION section 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

GENERAL INFORMATION Trouble Shooting - Basic Procedures

  

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Anti-Lock Brake Safety Precautions 

* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST * 

This article is intended for general information purposes only. This information may not apply to all makes and 
models. If vehicle is equipped with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), refer to appropriate ANTI-LOCK BRAKE 
SYSTEM article in the BRAKES section for description, operation, depressurizing, testing, system bleeding, 
trouble shooting and servicing of specific system.  

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

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NEVER open a bleeder valve or loosen a hydraulic line while ABS is pressurized.  

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NEVER disconnect or reconnect any electrical connectors while ignition is on. Damage to ABS control 
unit may result.  

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DO NOT attempt to bleed hyudarulic system without first referring to the appropriate ANTI-LOCK 
BRAKE SYSTEM article in the BRAKES section.  

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Only use specially designed brake hoses/lines on ABS equipped vehicles.  

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DO NOT tap on speed sensor components (sensor, sensor rings). Sensor rings must be pressed into hubs, 
NOT hammered into hubs. Striking these components can cause demagnetization or a loss of 
polarization, affecting the accuracy of the speed signal returning to the ABS control unit.  

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DO NOT mix tire sizes. Increasing the width, as long as tires remain close to the original diameter, is 
acceptable. Rolling diameter must be identical for all 4 tires. Some manufacturers recommend tires of the 
same brand, style and type. Failure to follow this precaution may cause inaccurate wheel speed readings.  

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DO NOT contaminate speed sensor components with grease. Only use recommended coating, when 
system calls for an anti-corrosion coating.  

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When speed sensor components have been removed, ALWAYS check sensor-to-ring air gaps when 
applicable. These specifications can be found in each appropriate article.  

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ONLY use rocommended brake fluids. DO NOT use silicone brake fluids in an ABS equipped vehicle.  

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When instlling transmittion devices (CB's, telephones, etc.) on ABS equipped vehicles, DO NOT locate 
the antenna near the ABS control unit (or any control unit).  

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Disconnect all on-board computers, when using electric welding equipment.  

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DO NOT expose the ABS control unit to prolonged periods of high heat (185 °F/85°C for 2 hours is 
generally considered a maximum limit). 

WARNING:

Failure to depressurize ABS could lead to physical injury. 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

GENERAL INFORMATION Anti-Lock Brake Safety Precautions

  

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

GENERAL INFORMATION Anti-Lock Brake Safety Precautions

  

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Symptom Check List Worksheets 

PURPOSE 

WHY USE THE SYMPTOM CHECK LIST WORKSHEETS? 

One of the most difficult and critical lines of communication is between the service customer and the 
technician. The clearer the technician understands the customer's concerns, the more likely the problem will be 
"fixed right the first time".  

The Symptom Check List Worksheets in this article are designed to improve this communication. When used 
consistently, they can be helpful in reducing shop comebacks, increasing technician productivity, and producing 
satisfied customers. They also provide other benefits:  

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Reduce "No Trouble Found" problems  

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Increase customer involvement  

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Customer perceive that "they really care and listen"  

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Save time during peak write-up periods  

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Reduce recontacting customers for additional information  

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Improve night drop information  

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Insure all the right questions are asked at write-up  

MAKING THE WORKSHEETS A PART OF YOUR NORMAL ROUTINE 

The following information contains ideas that may be helpful in forming habits that promote daily use of the 
Symptom Check Lists:  

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HAVE THE SERVICE ADVISER FILL OUT THE FORM(S) WITH THE CUSTOMER WHENEVER 
POSSIBLE.  

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Place them in your night drop for the customer to fill out, along with an instruction sheet to help them 
understand what to do.  

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Hand out the worksheets to customers while they wait in line during the peak morning rush and ask them 
to fill it out. It will save time for all concerned and improve the quality of information received from the 
customer.  

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Make sure it is attached to the hard copy when it goes to the technician.  

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Place a copy with the final repair papers and review it with the customer at delivery.  

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Put a new worksheet in the glovebox of all departing customers.  

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Require that you personally see a copy of all worksheets filled out for shop comebacks.  

NOTE:

This article is intended for general information purposes only. It does not apply 
specifically to one make or model. 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

GENERAL INFORMATION Symptom Check List Worksheets

  

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

GENERAL INFORMATION Symptom Check List Worksheets

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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