Maintain Your Investment Preventative scheduled maintenance is an important investment to optimize the performance, reliability, durability, safety and resale value of your Nissan. Scheduling your vehicle’s maintenance at the recommended intervals will ensure your vehicle is running at its best. We want you to enjoy your Nissan vehicle. This Service and Maintenance Guide is designed to help you make sure your (more…)

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FRONT INSTALLATION Read complete instructions before beginning installation, the following special tools are recommended: Coil spring compressor, floor jack, ball joint separator, jack stands, and metric hand tools. Jack the vehicle in the center of the front cross member. Support the vehicle by placing jack stands on the frame cross member so that the front tire/wheels are off the ground. Remove the front tires/wheels. Disconnect the sway bar end links and remove the upper ball joint cotter pin and nut. Separate the upper ball joint from the spindle. (Using ball joint separator or a suitable tool) Remove upper strut nuts on the strut tower (3) on each side of vehicle that holds strut (more…)

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This edition of The End Wrench introduces the Subaru 2.2 liter naturally aspirated (N/A) and 2.2 liter turbocharged horizontally opposed overhead cam (OHC) engines. It reviews the mechanical features of these engines and the differences between existing engines. It also covers the procedures used in diagnosing and overhauling these engines. A list of applicable Important Notes and Cautions, Service Bulletins and Special Tools is included at the end of this article. Always refer to the appropriate model year Subaru Service Manual and the applicable service bulletins for all specification and detailed servicing procedures.
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Proper installation of this kit requires knowledge of the factory recommended procedures for removal and installation of original equipment components. We recommend that the factory shop manual and any special tools needed to service your vehicle be on hand during the installation. Installation of this kit without proper knowledge of the factory recommended procedures may affect the performance of these components and the safety of the vehicle. We strongly recommend that a certified mechanic familiar with the installation of similar components install this kit.
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Toothed Belt Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required Engine support bridge 10-222 A ( guide 10-222 A/21 changing ) Adapter 10-222 A/8 Torque wrench V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench V.A.G 1332 Pin wrench T10020 Changing the Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A . Guide 10-222 A/21 The engine support bridge 10-222 A is needed to support the engine/transmission subassembly. A new bore is required for securing the adapter 10-222 A/8 to the guide 10-222 A/21 . Dimensions in mm. Drill a 12.5 mm diameter hole – arrow – into the guide 10-222 A/21.
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Volkswagen > A3 Platform > 1993 – 2002 2.0 Liter 4-Cyl. 2V Fuel Injection & Ignition, Engine Code(s): ABA m.y. 1996-1999 28 – Ignition/Glow plug system Ignition coil power output stage, checking Special tools, testers and auxiliary items VAG 1598/18 test box Multimeter (Fluke 83 or equivalent) VAG 1527B voltage tester Connector test kit VW 1594 Wiring diagram Checking voltage supply Disconnect 3-pin connector from ignition coil. Connect multimeter using test leads from VW 1594 to measure voltage at terminals 1 and 3 of connector. Turn on ignition. Measure voltage between terminals 1 and 3. Specification: 9-14.5 volts Turn off ignition. If the specification is not attained: Check wire (more…)

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Rear lid trim Tools Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required Lower rear lid trim, assembly overview (Golf) 1. Lower trim panel Removing 70-5, Lower rear lid trim, removing and installing (Golf) 2. Rear lid 3. Screws Qty. 2 4. Nuts Qty. 2 5. Clips Qty. 10 6. Upper trim Lower rear lid trim, removing and installing (Golf) Removing – Remove screws – 1 – in grip depressions. – Slide Wedge T10039/1 between trim – 2 – and lid – 3 – . – Remove trim out of mounts in lid. Start at lower edge of lid. – Remove side straps – 4 – from upper trim
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The following Repair Manual information is new and will be integrated with the next Repair Manual update. CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING Refer to Fig. 1. 11 – Cylinder head bolt * Always replace. * Different versions depending on cylinder head gasket type. 14 – Cylinder head gasket * Always replace. * New metal gasket from 03/95. * Installing replacement metal gasket requires different cylinder head bolts. * When replacing gasket, replace engine coolant.
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Proper installation of this kit requires knowledge of the factory recommended procedures for removal and installation of original equipment components. We recommend that the factory shop manual and any special tools needed to service your vehicle be on hand during the installation. Installation of this kit without proper knowledge of the factory recommended procedures may affect the performance of these components and the safety of the vehicle. We strongly recommend that a certified mechanic familiar with the installation of similar components install this kit
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The Fiat 1.3JTD Multijet 16v range of engines are all twin camshaft, common rail diesels. The chain drive connects crankshaft to exhaust camshaft, which is in turn connected by rear gears to the inlet camshaft. There are two kits of timing tools covering these engines. The kit required depends upon the level of repair work being undertaken on the engine.
VS4885: For straightforward checking and setting of camshaft/crankshaft timing.
VS4880: For locking and setting engine timing during engine / cylinder head overhaul – engine in-situ or removed from the vehicle.
NOTE: VS4880 Kit includes the timing tools included in VS4885 Kit.
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