Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 265

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Installing

Installation is performed in the
reverse sequence. When installing
note the following:

- Retainer -A- must be on clutch

master cylinder operating rod -B-.

- Pull piston rod out of master

cylinder slightly and hold using a
pair of pliers. Avoid damage to
piston rod.

- Push clutch pedal in direction of

arrow to engage it, and make
sure it is located correctly.

Installed position:

- Install stop -A- for clutch pedal

again.

Arm (arrow) points toward master

cylinder -B-.

- After installing clutch master

cylinder, bleed clutch system

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Clutch mechanism, repairing

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Clutch system, bleeding

Special tools and equipment

Brake fluid specification:

Repair Manual, Brake System;

Repair Group 47

Note:

Prefilling the system is not
necessary!

Note:

If necessary, use bleed hose V.A.G
1238/B3 - 670 mm long - to bleed
the system.

VAS 5234 brake filler and

bleeder unit for brakes

- Connect VAS 5234 brake filler

and bleeder unit.

- Connect bleed hose to brake

bleeding appliance collector
bottle.

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- Connect bleed hose -A- to

bleeder (arrow) and open bleeder
valve.

- Pressurize system to 2 bar

- Open bleeder valve

- Bleed off about 100 cm

3

brake

fluid.

- Rapidly operate pedal from stop

to stop 10 to 15 times.

- Bleed off an additional 50 cm

3

brake fluid.

- Close bleeder valve.

- Depress clutch pedal several

times after completion of bleeding
process.

Clutch mechanism, repairing

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Clutch release
mechanism, servicing

Special tools and equipment

VAG 1331 Torque wrench or

equivalent

Clutch release mechanism, servicing