Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 100

TRANSMISSION MOUNTS 

See Mounts (Engine, Transaxle, and Transmission).  

TRANSMISSION PANS 

Transmission Pans 

TRANSMISSION RANGE INDICATORS (PRNDL) 

Transmission Range Indicators (PRNDL) 

Attaching hardware broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

Attaching hardware missing 

C 

Require replacement of hardware. 

Attaching hardware not functioning 

A 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

Connection leaking 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Contaminated 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Corroded 

1 

Suggest repair or replacement. 

Fins damaged, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Fins damaged, not affecting performance 

No service suggested or required. 

Internal restrictions 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Leaking 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Threads damaged 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Threads stripped (threads missing) 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Tubes damaged, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Tubes damaged, not affecting 
performance 

No service suggested or required. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Bent, interfering with filter or other internal 
components 

A 

Require repair or 

replacement. 

Leaking 

A 

Require repair or 

replacement. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Binding 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Components missing 

C 

Require replacement of missing components. 

Loose, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Out of adjustment 

A 

Require repair. 

Worn, affecting performance 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

 

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TUBES 

See Hoses, Lines, and Tubes.  

UNIVERSAL JOINTS (CARDON OR CROSS TYPE) 

Universal Joints (Cardon or Cross Type) 

VACUUM CONTROLS 

See Actuators (Vacuum).  

VACUUM HOSES 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Attaching hardware broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

Attaching hardware missing 

C 

Require replacement of hardware. 

Attaching hardware not functioning 

A 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

Bearing cap distorted 

B 

Require replacement. 

Binding 

A 

Require replacement. 

Cross (trunion) worn, affecting 
performance 

A 

Require replacement. 

Double cardon centering ball damaged 

A 

Require replacement. 

Double cardon centering ball worn, 
affecting performance 

A 

Require replacement. 

Double cardon centering spring broken 

A 

Require replacement. 

Double cardon centering spring missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Double cardon centering spring weak 

A 

Require replacement. 

End cap seal cracked 

2 

Suggest replacement. 

End cap seal missing 

C 

Require replacement of seal. 

Grease fitting broken 

A 

Require replacement of grease fitting. 

See note below. 

NOTE: A broken grease fitting does not require replacement of the U-Joint. 

Grease fitting missing 

C 

Require replacement of grease fitting. 

See note below. 

NOTE: A missing grease fitting does not require replacement of the U-Joint. 

Rust-colored powder around end cap seals  A 

Require replacement. 

Threads damaged 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Threads stripped (threads missing) 

A 

Require replacement. 

Worn, affecting performance 

A 

Require replacement. 

 

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See Hoses, Lines, and Tubes.  

VACUUM MOTORS 

See Actuators (Vacuum).  

VACUUM-OPERATED SWITCHES 

See Switches.  

VEHICLE SPEED SENSORS 

See Speed Sensors (Electronic Wheel and Vehicle).  

VENTS 

Vents 

VIBRATION DAMPERS 

Vibration Dampers 

WHEEL ATTACHMENT HARDWARE 

Wheel Attachment Hardware 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Broken 

A 

Require replacement. 

Missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Plugged 

A 

Require repair or replacement. See note below. 

NOTE: A plugged vent may force fluid past the seal. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Broken 

A 

Require replacement. 

Missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Out of position 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Threads damaged 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Threads stripped (threads missing) 

A 

Require replacement. 

NOTE:

For conditions noted below, also check conditions of wheel stud holes. 

CAUTION: Proper lug nut torque is essential. Follow recommended torque 

specifications and tightening sequence. DO NOT lubricate threads unless 
specified by the vehicle manufacturer. 

 

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WHEEL SPEED SENSORS 

See Speed Sensors (Electronic Wheel and Vehicle).  

WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS 

Wiring Harnesses and Connectors 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Bent 

A 

Require replacement. 

Broken 

A 

Require replacement. See note below. 

NOTE: Some manufacturers require replacement of all studs on that wheel if two or 
more studs or nuts on the same wheel are broken or missing. 

Loose 

B 

Require repair or replacement of affected 

component. 

Lug nut installed backward 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Lug nut mating surface dished 

A 

Require replacement of nut. 

Lug nut mating type incorrect 

B 

Require replacement of nut. 

Lug nut rounded 

A 

Require replacement of nut. See note below. 

NOTE: Only required if removing wheel. 

Lug nut seized 

A 

Require replacement of nut. See note below. 

NOTE: Only required if removing wheel. 

Stud incorrect 

B 

Require replacement of stud. 

Threads damaged 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Threads stripped (threads 
missing) 

A 

Require replacement. 

Condition 

Code 

Procedure 

Application incorrect 

B 

Require repair or replacement. 

Attaching hardware broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

Attaching hardware missing 

C 

Require replacement of hardware. 

Attaching hardware not functioning 

A 

Require repair or replacement of 

hardware. 

Connector broken 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Connector (Weatherpack type) leaking 

A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Connector melted 

A 

Require repair or replacement. See note 

below. 

NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part. 

Connector missing 

C 

Require replacement. 

Insulation damaged, conductors exposed  A 

Require repair or replacement. 

Insulation damaged, conductors not 

1 

Suggest replacement. 

 

1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 

Uniform Inspection and Communication Standards DRIVE TRAIN AND TRANSMISSION