68-79 Bus Bentley Index

by Richard Atwell (and Samba contributors)
(c) Copyright 2004

Bentley is a great book but there's no index at the back to help you locate information quickly. Instead you are forced to pick a chapter and search that chapter's contents page or scan the chapter manually.

This webpage is a substitute for the missing index. I've collected the tables in a separate section sorted by chapter then by heading.

Chapters:

Headings:

Sect # Heading Chapter Page #
13.7 Abnormal Wear [8] 38
5.3 Adjusting Accelerator Pump (dual-carburetor engines) [3] 18
5.3 Adjusting Accelerator Pump (single-carburetor engines) [3] 18
6.3 Accessories [9] 21
6.1 Removing and Installing Air Cleaner [10] 26
6 Air Cleaner [3] 26
5.1 Servicing Air Cleaner [9] 12
1 General Description Air Cleaners [3] 4
6.3 Removing and Installing Air Intake Distributor [10] 28
1 General Description Air System [10] 4
6.8 Alternator [4] 21
6.8 Removing and Installing Alternator [4] 22
10.9 Disassembling and Assembling Annulus Gear [7] 28
6.5 AT Accelerator Linkage (MT and 75 AT) [10] 31
6.4 AT Accelerator Linkage(76 and later) [10] 30
5.2 Changing/Cleaning ATF and Sump Strainer [9] 15
5.2 Checking and Correcting ATF Level (AT only) [9] 14
1 General Description ATF Pump [7] 4
10.6 Disassembling and Assembling ATF Pump [7] 24
10 Repairing Automatic Transmission [7] 19
10.2 Disassembling and Assembling Automatic Transmission [7] 20
4.5 Testing and Replacing Auxiliary Air Regulator [10] 12
10.3 Adjusting Axial Play [7] 23
1 General Description Axle Beam [2] 3
8 Removing and Installing Axle Beams [2] 20
8.6 Removing and Installing Backing Plate [8] 27
5.3 Checking Ball Joint and Tie Rod Seals [9] 18
5.3 Checking Ball Joint Play [9] 17
7.1 Checking Ball Joints [2] 13
7.4 Removing and Replacing Ball Joints [2] 15
6 Basic Car Care [9] 20
1 General Description Battery [4] 4
4 Battery [4] 6
4.1 Servicing and Testing Battery [4] 6
4.1 Testing Hydrometer Battery [4] 7
4.1 Testing Voltage Battery [4] 7
4.2 Removing and Installing Battery [4] 8
4.3 Storing Battery [4] 8
5.5 Checking and Filling Battery [9] 19
4.3 Charging Battery Charger [4] 8
7.1 Removing and Installing Bellows [1] 38
9 Bleeding Brakes [8] 28
5.6 Body and Frame [9] 20
3.2 Adjustment Brake and Valve [9] 5
1 General Description Brake Bands [7] 4
10.4 Adjusting Brake Bands [7] 23
10.3 Removing and Installing Brake Cable [8] 32
7.2 Removing and Installing Brake Caliper [8] 18
7.3 Repair Brake Caliper [8] 18
9.5 Brake Cylinder Paste [8] 30
7.4 Checking Brake Disc [8] 21
7.5 Removing and Installing Brake Disc [8] 21
7.7 Reconditioning Brake Disc [8] 22
7.6 Removing and Installing Brake Disc Splash Shield [8] 22
8.2 Removing and Installing Brake Drums [8] 24
8.7 Reconditioning Brake Drums [8] 28
9.1 Changing Brake Fluid [8] 29
5.4 Checking and Changing Brake Fluid [9] 18
3 Maintenance Brake Fluid Reservoirs [8] 4
9 Brake Fluids [8] 28
6.2 Removing and Installing Brake Hoses [8] 14
5.4 Checking Brake Light Operation [9] 19
4.4 Testing and Replacing Brake Light/Warning Light Switches [8] 9
6.1 Removing and Installing Brake Lines [8] 14
6 Brake Lines and Hoses [8] 14
5.4 Checking Brake Lines and Hoses [9] 19
5.4 Checking Brake Linings [9] 18
7.1 Removing and Installing Brake Pads [8] 16
12 Removing, Repairing and Installing Brake Pedal [8] 34
5.4 Checking Brake Pedal Travel and Freeplay [9] 18
5.1 Testing Brake Pressure Regulator [8] 11
5.2 Removing and Installing Brake Pressure Regulator [8] 13
4.5 Repairs Brake Servo [8] 10
8.3 Removing and Installing Brake Shoes [8] 25
9.4 Flushing Brake System [8] 30
5.4 Checking Brake System for Leaks [9] 18
5.4 Checking Brake Warning Light Switch [9] 19
11 Troubleshooting Brakes [8] 32
5.4 Brakes and Wheels [9] 18
9.3 Bleeding Brakes by Pumping [8] 29
9.2 Bleeding Brakes with Pressure Bleeder [8] 29
20.3 Breakerless Distributor [5] 78
20 Breakerless Transistorized Ignition System (1979 and later Califorina cars) [5] 77
5.4 Servicing Brushes and Commutator [4] 13
3 Bumpers [1] 5
8.4 Adjusting Cables [1] 44
3.1 Checking and Adjusting Camber [2] 4
1 General Description Campmobile Equipment [1] 4
7 Campmobile Equipment [1] 30
17.1 Checking and Installing Camshaft and Bearings [5] 58
17 Camshaft and Crankshaft [5] 58
5 Carburetor [3] 9
5.1 Troubleshooting Carburetor [3] 11
5.4 Removing, Rebulding and Installing Carburetor [3] 19
5.4 Disassembling and Assembling Carburetor [3] 20
5.4 Installation Carburetor [3] 25
1 General Description Carburetors [3] 4
6.1 Care of Car Finish [9] 20
6.2 Care of Interior [9] 21
5.5 Replacing Catalytic Converter [5] 14
4 Charging [4] 6
1 General Description Charging System [4] 4
6 Charging System [4] 14
7 Eliminating Closet Door Rattle [1] 33
6.2 Cloth Upholstery and Carpet [9] 21
1 General Description Clutch [5] 6
15.1 Removing and Installing Clutch [5] 46
15.6 Troubleshooting Clutch [5] 52
15 Clutch and Flywheel [5] 46
15.5 Replacing Clutch Cable [5] 51
5 Clutch Housing [6] 16
5.1 Removing and Installing Clutch Housing [6] 17
5.2 Disassembling and Assembling Clutch Housing [6] 17
5.2 Removing and Installing Clutch Operating Shaft [6] 19
15.5 Adjusting Clutch Pedal Freeplay [5] 51
5.1 Checking Clutch Pedal Freeplay (MT only) [9] 13
15.4 Replacing Clutch Release Bearing [5] 50
1 General Description Clutches [7] 4
19.1 Coil [5] 70
4.2 Testing and Replacing Cold Start Valve [10] 9
5.1 Checking Compression [9] 11
1 General Description Connecting Rods [5] 6
18 Connecting Rods [5] 66
18.1 Removing Connecting Rods [5] 67
18.2 Checking and Installing Connecting Rods [5] 67
18.3 Reconditioning Connecting Rods [5] 68
5.2 Checking Constant Velocity Joint Boots [9] 14
5.2 Checking Constant Velocity Joint Screws [9] 14
3.2 Removing and Installing Constant Velocity Joints [6] 5
3.3 Servicing Constant Velocity Joints [6] 6
4.11 Making Tests and Replacing Control Unit and Wiring Harness [10] 21
19 Conventional Ignition System (except 1979 and later California Cars) [5] 70
13.2 Conventional Tires [8] 35
8.2 Inspecting Convertor [7] 15
8.4 Replacing Convertor Bushing [7] 16
8.3 Replacing Convertor Seal [7] 16
6 Removing and Installing Cooling Air System [5] 16
7 Cooling Air System and Intake Manifold (dual-carburetor and fuel injection engine) [5] 19
6 Cooling Air System and Intake Manifold (single-carburetor engine) [5] 16
1 General Description Cooling System [5] 6
1 General Description Crankcase [5] 6
16 Crankcase [5] 53
16.2 Disassembling and Assembling Crankcase [5] 55
17.3 Removing and Installing Crankshaft [5] 63
17.4 Disassembling and Assembling Crankshaft [5] 64
17.6 Reconditioning Crankshaft [5] 66
1 General Description Crankshaft and Bearings [5] 6
17.5 Crankshaft End Play [5] 65
15.3 Removing and Installing Crankshaft Oil Seals [5] 48
6.2 Removing and Installing Crankshaft Pulley [5] 19
10.3 Removing and Installing Cylinder Head [5] 33
1 General Description Cylinder Heads [5] 6
12 Cylinders [5] 41
12.1 Removing and Installing Cylinders [5] 42
5.3 Adjusting Dashpot (1971 models only) [3] 18
5.3 Adjusting Dashpot (972 thru 1974 models only) [3] 18
5.1 Checking and Replacing Decel Valve [10] 24
11.1 Removing and Installing Differential [7] 30
11.2 Disassembling and Assembling Differential [7] 32
6 Differential [6] 19
6.1 Removing and Installing Differential [6] 20
6.2 Disassembling and Assembling Differential [6] 21
8.3 Dimmer Relay [4] 27
10.7 Disassembling and Assembling Direct and Reverse Clutch [7] 25
6.7 Testing Disassambled Generator [4] 20
7 Disc Brakes (1971 and later models only) [8] 15
4 Discharging [4] 6
19.2 Distributor [5] 70
19.3 Disassembling and Assembling Distributor [5] 74
5.1 Checking Distributor [9] 11
8.1 Removing and Installing Distributor [5] 23
8 Distributor and Drive [5] 23
8.2 Removing and Installing Distributor Drive Shaft [5] 24
5.6 Lubricating Door and Hood Hinges [9] 20
5.4 Removing and Installing Door Check [1] 11
8.2 Removing Door Contact Switches [4] 27
5.5 Removing and Installing Door Handle [1] 12
5.2 Adjusting Door Striker Plate (and doors and lids) [1] 8
5 Doors [1] 8
1 General Description Doors and Windows [1] 4
4.1 Testing and Replacing Double Relay [10] 7
9.5 Removing and Installing Drag Link and Drop Arm [2] 24
11.3 Removing and Installing Drive Pinion [7] 35
12.1 Adjusting Drive Pinion [7] 38
7.6 Disassembling and Assembling Drive Pinion [6] 37
9.1 Adjusting Drive Pinion [6] 42
9.1 Drive Pinion - Alternate Procedure with VW 385 [6] 44
14.1 Removing and Installing Drive Plate [5] 45
3.1 Removing and Installing Driveshafts [6] 5
8 Drum Brakes [8] 23
8.1 Adjusting Drum Brakes [8] 23
5.3 Adjusting Dual Carburetors [3] 15
4.1 Removing and Installing Dual-carburetor Engine and Transmission [6] 12
5.2 Synchronizing Duel Caburetors [3] 11
6.1 Checking EEC Cutoff Valve [10] 27
5.1 Servicing EGR Filter (1973 and later models only) [9] 13
5.5 Electrical System [9] 19
7 Electrically-controlled, Vacuum-Operated EGR Valve [10] 31
5.4 Checking Electromagnetic Cutoff Valve [3] 25
1 General Description Electronic Controls [10] 4
1 General Description Emission Controls [10] 4
1 General Description Emission Controls [3] 4
7 Checking, Reparing and Adjusting Emission Controls [3] 27
1 General Description Emission Controls [5] 6
3 Removing and Installing Engine [5] 7
5.1 Engine and Clutch (including fuel system and fuel injection) [9] 9
4 Removing and Installing Engine and Transmission [6] 9
5.1 Checking and Adjusting Engine Idle [9] 12
1 General Description Engine Mounting [5] 6
7.1 Evaporative Emission Control [3] 27
5.1 Replacing Evaporative Emission Control Canister [9] 13
7.4 Exhaust Afterburning [3] 29
5.1 Replacing Exhaust Afterburning Air Pump Filter [9] 13
7.2 Exhaust Gas Recirculation [3] 27
7 Testing and Replacing Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve [10] 31
7.2 Checking Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve [3] 28
5.7 Removing and Installing Exhaust Pipes [5] 16
5 Exhaust System [5] 11
5.1 Checking and Adjusting Exhaust System [9] 12
6 Partial Removal Fan Housing [5] 16
7.1 Removing and Installing Fan Housing [5] 20
6.7 Testing Field Windings [4] 20
3.1 Maintenance Filling Reservoir [8] 4
1 General Description Final Drive [7] 6
11 Final Drive [7] 30
12 Adjusting Final Drive [7] 37
1 General Description Final Drive [6] 5
9 Adjusting Final Drive [6] 41
10.5 Installing Final Drive On Automatic Transmission [7] 24
15.2 Removing and Installing Flywheel [5] 48
1 General Description Flywheel and Drive Plate [5] 6
7.1 Removing and Installing Folding Cot [1] 39
1 General Description Foot Brakes [8] 4
10.8 Disassembling and Assembling Forward Clutch [7] 26
10.1 Removing and Installing Fresh Air and Heating Controls [1] 46
10.2 Removing and Installing Fresh Air Flaps and Linkage [1] 47
5.3 Front Axle and Steering [9] 16
7 Removing and Installing Front Bench Seat [1] 31
3.1 Removing and Installing Front Bumper (1968 through 1972) [1] 6
3.2 Removing and Installing Front Bumper (from 1973) [1] 6
5.1 Removing and Installing Front Door [1] 8
5.7 Removing and Installing Front Door Lock, Release Lever, and Pull Rod [1] 12
5.3 Removing and Installing Front Door Trim Panel [1] 10
5.3 Lubricating Front End [9] 16
7.1 Front Hinged Roof [1] 37
7.1 Removing and Installing Front Hinged Roof [1] 37
3 Front Wheel Alignment [2] 4
5 Front Wheel Bearings [2] 8
5.1 Removing and Installing Front Wheel Bearings [2] 8
5.2 Checking and Adjusting Front Wheel Bearings [2] 9
5.3 Lubricating Front Wheel Bearings (except 1973 and later models) [9] 17
1 General Description Fuel Circuit [10] 3
4 Fuel Filler Flap [1] 7
3.2 Fuel Gauge Sending Unit and Fuel Pickup [3] 6
13.2 Troubleshooting Fuel Guage [4] 38
13.2 Removing and Testing Fuel Guage Sending Unit [4] 38
3 Troubleshooting Fuel Injection [10] 5
5 Adjusting Fuel Injection [10] 23
4 Testing and Repairing Fuel Injection System [10] 7
5.4 Adjusting Fuel Level in Float Bowl [3] 25
4.1 Troubleshooting Fuel Pump [3] 7
4.2 Removing and Installing Fuel Pump [3] 7
4.4 Disassembling and Assembling Fuel Pump [3] 8
4.10 Testing and Replacing Fuel Pump and Fuel Filter [10] 20
4 Fuel Pump and Lines (caburetor engines only) [3] 7
4.3 Checking Fuel Pump Pressure and Delivery Capacity [3] 8
1 General Description Fuel Storage [3] 4
3 Fuel Tank [3] 5
3.1 Removing and Installing Fuel Tank [3] 5
3.3 Treating Corroded Fuel Tank [3] 6
3 Fuses [4] 5
7.3 Disassembling and Assembling Gear Carrier [6] 29
9.8 Removing and Installing Gearbox [2] 30
3.4 Removing, Installing and Adjusting Gearshift Lever and Shift Rods [6] 8
1 Brakes and Wheels General Description [8] 4
6.4 Removing and Installing Generator [4] 17
6.6 Disassembling and Assembling Generator [4] 18
6.1 Troubleshooting Generator [4] 15
6.2 In Car Testing of Generator and Regulator [4] 15
6.5 Replacing/Servicing Generator Brushes and Commutator [4] 18
5.1 Checking and Adjusting Generator or Alternator Belt [9] 10
6 Servicing Govenor [7] 13
6.1 Removing and Installing Govenor [7] 13
6.2 Disassembling and Assembling Govenor [7] 14
2 Greases [9] 5
13.7 Hard Driving [8] 39
8.1 Aiming/Replacing Headlights, Sealed Beam Unit [4] 26
10.3 Heat Ducts and Outlets [1] 48
5.4 Removing and Installing Heat Exchanger (dual-carburetor engine) [5] 14
5.6 Removing and Installing Heat Exchanger (fuel injection engine) [5] 14
5.3 Removing and Installing Heat Exchanger (single-carburetor engine) [5] 13
11 Heated Rear Window [4] 37
1 General Description Heating and Ventilation [1] 4
10 Heating and Ventilation [1] 46
5.17 Removing and Installing Hinge [1] 25
7.1 Removing and Installing Hinges and Roof Supports [1] 39
12 Troubleshooting and Adjusting Horn [4] 37
12 Horns and Buzzers [4] 37
14 Wiring Diagrams How to read current flow diagrms [4] A
1 General Description Hydraulic Controls [7] 5
17.2 Removing, Servicing , Installing, and Adjusting Hydraulic Valve Lifters [5] 61
17.2 Bleeding Hydraulic Valve Lifters [5] 62
5.2 Changing Hypoid Oil (1968 and 1969 models only) [9] 14
5.2 Checking Hypoid Oil and Cleaning Magnetic Plug [9] 14
7 Removing and Installing Icebox Cabinet [1] 30
5.3 Adjusting Idle [3] 13
5.2 Adjusting Idle Mixture [10] 25
5.1 Adjusting Idle Speed [10] 23
5.1 Checking and Replacing Idle Speed Regulator (automatic transmission only) [10] 25
20.2 Ignition Control Unit [5] 78
1 General Description Ignition System [5] 6
1 General Description Ignition System [4] 4
5.1 Checking and Adjusting Ignition Timing [9] 12
13.7 Improper Inflation [8] 38
10.1 In-car Testing [4] 29
3 Replacing In-line Fuses [4] 6
13.3 Replacing Instrument Panel Bulbs [4] 40
1 General Description Instruments [4] 4
13 Instruments [4] 38
13.3 Removing and Installing Instruments [4] 39
6 Checking and Adjusting Intake Air Preheating System 1970 [3] 26
6 Checking and Adjusting Intake Air Preheating System 1971 [3] 26
6 Checking and Adjusting Intake Air Preheating System 1972 and later [3] 26
4.8 Testing and Replacing Intake Air Sensor [10] 15
4.8 Replacing Intake Air Sensor [10] 17
6 Intake Air System [10] 26
1 General Description Interior Trim and Sliding Roof [1] 4
Body and Frame Introduction [1] 3
Automatic Transmission Introduction [7] 3
Fuel Injection Introduction [10] 2
Fuel System Introduction [3] 3
Brakes and Wheels Introduction [8] 3
Engine and Clutch Introduction [5] 5
1 Front Axle Introduction [2] 2
Electrical System Introduction [4] 3
Transmission and Rear Axle Introduction [6] 3
5.2 Removing and Installing Kickdown Solenoid [7] 11
5.2 Checking Kickdown Switch Operation (AT only) [9] 15
6.2 Leatherette Upholstery and Trim [9] 21
1 General Description Lights [4] 4
5.5 Checking Lights [9] 19
8 Lights and Switches [4] 25
7 Removing and Installing Linen/Clothes Closet [1] 32
5.6 Lubricating Locks [9] 20
7 Removing and Installing Louver (Jalousie) Window [1] 36
6 Lower Ducts and Cover Plates [5] 17
2 Lubricants [9] 4
Lubrication and Maintenace [9] 3
5 Lubrication and Maintenance Operations [9] 9
1 General Description Lubrication System [5] 6
9 Lubrication System [5] 25
7.5 Disassembling and Assembling Mainshaft [6] 34
2 Body and Frame Maintenance [1] 5
2 Automatic Transmission Maintenance [7] 6
2 Fuel Injection Maintenance [10] 5
2 Fuel System Maintenance [3] 4
2 Brakes and Wheels Maintenance [8] 4
2 Engine and Clutch Maintenance [5] 7
2 Front Axle Maintenance [2] 4
2 Electrical System Maintenance [4] 4
2 Transmission and Rear Axle Maintenance [6] 5
4 VW Maintenance Schedule for 1968 through 1974 models [9] 7
3 VW Maintenance Schedule for 1975 and Later Cars [9] 5
6.3 Removing and Installing Manifold Tubes [10] 28
5.2 Manual Transmission and Automatic Transmission [9] 14
4 Master Cylinder [8] 5
4.1 Removing and Installing Master Cylinder [8] 7
4.3 Repairing Master Cylinder [8] 7
7 Mechanically-controlled, Mechanically-Operated EGR Valve [10] 33
4.6 Testing and Adjusting Microswitch (1976 cars VIN 226 2077 584) [10] 14
5.2 Removing and Installing Muffler (dual-carburetor engine) [5] 12
5.5 Removing and Installing Muffler (fuel injection engine) [5] 14
5.1 Removing and Installing Muffler (single-carburetor engine) [5] 12
7.6 Replacing Needle Bearings and Metal Bushings [2] 18
13.3 Normal Tire Wear [8] 36
3.1 Oil Change Service [9] 5
4.1 Oil Change Service [9] 7
9.2 Removing and Installing Oil Cooler (dual-carburetor or fuel injection engine) [5] 26
9.1 Removing and Installing Oil Cooler (single-carburetor engine) [5] 25
16.3 Removing and Installing Oil Filler and Breather (single-carburetor engine) [5] 57
9.3 Testing and Replacing Oil Pressure Switch [5] 26
9.7 Removing and Installing Oil Pressure Valves [5] 28
9.6 Checking Oil Pump [5] 28
9.5 Removing and Installing Oil Pump (dual-carburetor or fuel injection engine) [5] 27
9.4 Removing and Installing Oil Pump (single-carburetor engine) [5] 27
5.2 Replacing Oil Return Sleeve [6] 18
16.1 Removing and Installing Oil Strainer (single-carburetor engine only) [5] 55
2 Oil Viscosities [9] 5
5.1 Changing/Cleaning/Replacing Oil, Oil Strainer, Full-flow Oil Filter [9] 9
4 Replacing Outlet Pipes and Heater Controls Flaps (single-carburetor engine) [5] 11
9 Outside Mirror [1] 46
13.7 Overloading [8] 40
8 Testing and Adjusting Oxygen Sensor Emission Control (1979 and later CA cars only) [10] 34
5.2 Checking Pan Screw Torque (AT only) [9] 16
10 Parking Brake [8] 30
10.1 Adjusting Parking Brake [8] 31
5.4 Checking Parking Brake Adjustment [9] 18
10.2 Removing and Installing Parking Brake Lever [8] 31
1 General Description Parking Brakes [8] 4
10.11 Parking Lock [7] 29
6 Removing and Installing Partition Panel Trim [1] 27
13.3 Piston Clearance [5] 44
13.2 Piston Rings [5] 43
13.1 Removing and Installing Pistons [5] 43
1 General Description Pistons and Cylinders [5] 6
13 Pistons and Rings [5] 42
1 General Description Planetary Gears [7] 4
10.10 Planetary Gears [7] 29
7 Removing and Installing Plywood Roof Trim [1] 34
19.2 Adjustment Point [5] 71
6.1 Polishing [9] 20
4.1 Adjusting Position of Engine and Transmission [6] 12
4.4 Testing and Replacing Pressure Regulator [10] 11
3.3 Pressure Testing [7] 8
4 Replacing Primary Throttle Pressure Vacuum Unit [7] 9
1 General Description Pumps and Lines [3] 4
4.1 Adustment Pushrod [8] 5
4.3 Quick Charging [4] 8
13.2 Radial Tires [8] 35
1 General Description Rear Axle and Suspension [6] 5
3 Rear Axle Repairs (engine and transmission in car) [6] 5
7 Removing and Installing Rear Bench Seat [1] 31
5 Rear Brake Pressure Regulator [8] 11
3.3 Removing and Installing Rear Bumper (1968 through 1972) [1] 7
3.4 Removing and Installing Rear Bumper (from 1973) [1] 7
5.2 Replacing Rear Driveshaft Oil Seal [6] 18
10 Rear Suspension [6] 49
10.2 Removing and Installing Rear Suspension Components, Including Bearing Housing [6] 56
10.4 Aligment Rear Wheel [6] 59
10.5 Disassembling and Assembling Rear Wheel Bearing Housing [6] 60
5.2 Lubricating Rear Wheel Bearings (except 1973 and later models) [9] 15
6.3 Removing and Installing Regulator [4] 17
9.6 Removing and Installing Relay Lever, Lever Shaft, and Bushings [2] 25
5.14 Removing and Installing Remote Control Lock and Center Lock [1] 21
5.15 Adjusting Remote Control Lock and Center Lock [1] 23
3.2 Removing and Installing Reservoirs [8] 4
8 Reverse Gears and Mainshaft Bearing [6] 39
12.2 Adjusting Ring Gear [7] 40
9.2 Adjusting Ring Gear [6] 48
13.7 Road Surfaces [8] 39
3.1 Road Testing [7] 6
10.1 Removing and Installing Rocker Arm Shaft [5] 30
10.2 Disassembling and Assembling Rocker Arm Shaft Assembly [5] 32
7.1 Removing and Installing Roof Luggage Rack [1] 41
7.1 Removing and Installing Roof Seal [1] 38
8.3 Removing and Installing Runners and Cables [1] 43
1 General Description Seats [1] 4
6 Seats and Interior Trim [1] 27
19.4 Secondary Circuit [5] 76
13.1 Removing and Installing Selector Lever [7] 43
13.2 Adjusting Selector Lever Cable [7] 44
13 Selector Lever, Selecting Rods, and Cable [7] 42
4.9 Testing and Replacing Series Resistance Injectors and Series Resistance Block [10] 18
7 Removing and Installing Servo Pistons and 1st/2nd Gear accumulator [7] 14
7.4 Adjusting Shift Forks [6] 32
7.1 Disassembling and Assembling Shift Housing [6] 28
Replacing Shock Absorber Stud [2] 17
4 Shock Absorbers [2] 6
4.1 Checking and Adjusting Shock Absorbers [2] 7
4.2 Replacing Shock Absorbers [2] 7
10.1 Shock Absorbers [6] 55
10.1 Checking Shock Absorbers [6] 55
10.1 Replacing Shock Absorbers [6] 56
5.2 Checking Shock Absorbers [9] 16
5.3 Checking Shock Absorbers [9] 18
6 Removing and Installing Side Trim Panels [1] 28
5.3 Adjusting Single Caruretor [3] 14
4.2 Removing and Installing Single-carburetor Engine and Transmission [6] 15
5.11 Removing and Installing Sliding Door [1] 19
5.12 Adjusting Sliding Door [1] 20
5.10 Removing and Installing Sliding Door Outside Runner Cover [1] 18
5.13 Removing and Installing Sliding Door Retainer [1] 21
5.16 Removing and Installing Sliding Door Retainer Rear Bracket [1] 24
5.18 Removing and Installing Sliding Door Vent Wing [1] 26
8.1 Removing and Installing Sliding Roof [1] 41
8 Sliding Roof (sun roof) [1] 41
8.5 Adjusting Sliding Roof Height [1] 45
8.2 Removing and Installing Sliding Roof Trim Panel [1] 42
5.3 Removing, Adjusting, and Installing Solenoid [4] 10
19.3 Checking Spark Advance Mechanism [5] 74
20.3 Checking Spark Advance Mechanism [5] 80
19.5 Spark Plugs [5] 76
5.1 Servicing and Replacing Spark Plugs [9] 11
20.4 Spark Plugs and Secondary Circuit [5] 80
6.1 Special Cleaning [9] 20
20.1 Special Coil [5] 78
13.1 Replacing Speedomoter Cable [4] 38
3.2 Stall Speed Testing [7] 8
5.2 Removing and Installing Starter [4] 10
5.3 VW Starter [4] 10
5.4 Disassembling and Assembling Starter [4] 11
5.5 Starter Bench Tests [4] 14
5.4 Servicing Starter Drive [4] 12
5.2 Replacing Starter Drive Bushing [6] 18
1 General Description Starting System [4] 4
5 Starting System [4] 9
5.1 Troubleshooting Starting System [4] 9
1 General Description Steering [2] 4
9 Steering [2] 21
9.10 Locating Steering Centerpoint [2] 34
9.3 Removing and Checking Steering Damper [2] 24
9.9 Disassembling, Assembling, and Adjusting Steering Gearbox [2] 31
6.1 Removing and Installing Steering Knuckle [2] 9
6.2 Checking Steering Knuckle [2] 12
6 Steering Knuckles [2] 9
3.3 Checking and Adjusting Steering Lock [2] 6
5.3 Checking Steering Play [9] 17
9.7 Removing and Installing Steering Wheel, Steering Column, and Steering Column Tube [2] 26
7 Removing and Installing Storage Shelf [1] 33
1 General Description Suspension [2] 4
8.2 Removing and Installing Switches in Dashboard [4] 27
1 General Description System Voltage and Polarity [4] 4
15.6 Troubleshooting Table [5] 53
6.3 Removing and Installing Tapered-roller bearings [6] 23
16.4 Repairing Tapped Holes [5] 58
4 Temperature Effects [4] 6
4.8 Testing Temperature Sensor I [10] 16
4.7 Testing and Replacing Temperature Sensors [10] 14
7.2 Checking and Adjusting Temperature Switch (automatic transmission only) [3] 28
1 Test Equipment [9] 4
3.3 Testing Hudraulic Control Circuit [7] 8
6.1 Adjusting Thermostat [5] 18
7.2 Checking and Adjusting Thermostat and Cable [5] 23
6.1 Checking Thermostatic Valve [10] 27
4.3 Testing and Replacing Thermo-time Switch [10] 10
6.2 Removing and Installing Throttle Valve Housing [10] 27
5.4 Removing and Installing Throttle Valve Positioner [3] 20
7.3 Throttle Valve Positioner [3] 28
5.3 Adjusting Throttle Valve Positioner (1968 thru 1971 models only) [3] 16
7.2 Checking and Adjusting Throttle Valve Switch (automatic transmission only) [3] 28
4.6 Testing and Replacing Throttle Valve Switch or Microswitch [10] 13
9.4 Removing and Checking Tie Rods [2] 24
19.2 Adjusting Timing [5] 72
20.3 Adjusting Timing (breakerless) [5] 79
5.4 Checking Tire Condtion and Tire Pressures [9] 19
13.2 Tire Pressures [8] 35
13.2 Tire Types and Pressures [8] 35
13.6 Changing Tires [8] 37
6.3 Tires and Accessories [9] 21
3.2 Checking and Adjusting Toe [2] 5
14 Torque Converter (dual-carburetor and fuel injection engine) [5] 45
1 General Description Torque Convertor [7] 4
8 Torque Convertor [7] 15
8.1 Removing and Installing Torque Convertor [7] 15
8.5 Cleaning Torque Convertor [7] 16
7.2 Removing and Installing Torsion Arm [2] 13
7.3 Checking Torsion Arms [2] 13
7 Torsion Arms, Suspension Ball Joints, and Torsion Bars [2] 13
7.5 Removing and Installing Torsion Bars [2] 17
10.3 Adjusting Torsion Bars [6] 58
9 Removing and Installing Transmission [7] 17
7 Transmission [6] 26
5.2 Checking Transmission and Final Drive for Leaks [9] 16
4.1 Removing and Installing Transmission Carrier [6] 14
1 General Description Transmission Case [6] 4
10.1 Separating Transmission Case From Final Drive Housing [7] 19
7.2 Removing and Installing Transmission Gear Train [6] 29
1 General Description Transmission Gears and Synchronizers [6] 5
3 Troubleshooting [7] 6
3 Troubleshooting Procedures [10] 6
9 Removing Turn Signal Switch [4] 28
7 Removing and Installing Turn Signal Switch and Ignition/Steering Lock [4] 23
9 Testing Turn Signal/Emergency Flasher Relay [4] 28
9 Replacing Turn Signal/Emergency Flasher Relay [4] 28
9 Testing Turn Signals and Emergency Flashers [4] 28
19.2 Checking Vacuum Advance Cutoff [5] 73
4.5 Testing Vacuum Check Valve [8] 11
4.5 Removing, Repairing and Installing Vacuum Powered Brake Servo [8] 10
5.3 Disassembling and Assembling Valve Body [7] 12
5 Servicing Valve Body and Valve Body Assembly [7] 10
5.1 Removing and Installing Valve Body Assembly [7] 10
11.8 Valve Clearance [5] 41
5.1 Checking and Adjusting Valve Clearance [9] 11
10 Valve Gear and Cylinder Heads [5] 30
11.3 Checking and Replacing Valve Guides [5] 37
11.4 Replacement Valve Seats [5] 38
11.5 Refacing Valve Seats [5] 38
11.2 Removing and Installing Valve Springs (head installed) [5] 37
1 General Description Valve Train [5] 6
11 Valves [5] 36
11.1 Removing and Installing Valves [5] 36
11.6 Refacing Valves [5] 39
11.7 Lapping Valves [5] 40
11.9 Adjusting Valves [5] 41
3.4 Scheduled Vehicle and Emission Control Checks [9] 6
4.2 Scheduled Vehicle and Emission Control Checks (every 6,000 mi. or 10,000km) [9] 7
3.3 Scheduled Vehicle and Emission Control Maintenance [9] 6
4.3 Scheduled Vehicle and Emission Control Maintenance [9] 8
5.9 Removing and Installing Vent Wing and Vent Wing Frame [1] 15
1 General Description VW Computer Analysis [4] 4
14 Wiring Diagrams VW Type 2 - Backup Lights, Starting Control, Shift Console Illumination circuit for VW Type 2 from August 1975 (1976 Models)< [4] H
14 Wiring Diagrams VW Type 2 - Fresh Air Fan Circuit and Rear Window Defogger Circuit for VW Type 2 - from August 1969 (1970 Models) [4] C
14 Wiring Diagrams VW Type 2 - from August 1967 (1968 and 1969 model years) [4] B
14 Wiring Diagrams VW Type 2 - from August 1969 (1970 Models) [4] D
14 Wiring Diagrams VW Type 2 - from August 1970 (1971 Models) [4] E
14 Wiring Diagrams VW Type 2 - from August 1971 (1972 Models) [4] F
14 Wiring Diagrams VW Type 2 - from August 1972 (1973 through 1975 Models) [4] G
14 Wiring Diagrams VW Type 2 - from August 1975 (1976 Models) [4] I
14 Wiring Diagrams VW Type 2 - from August 1976 (1977 and 1978 Models) [4] J
14 Wiring Diagrams VW Type 2 - from August 1978 (1979 Models) [4] K
14 Wiring Diagrams VW Type 2 - Supplement to wiring diagram G [4] G
12 Warning Buzzer [4] 38
6.1 Washing [9] 20
6.1 Washing Chassis [9] 20
7 Checking, Removing and Installing Water Pump [1] 30
6.1 Waxing [9] 20
13.7 Alignment Wheel (faulty) [8] 40
5.3 Checking Wheel Alignment [9] 18
1 General Description Wheel Bearings [2] 4
8.4 Removing and Installing Wheel Cylinder [8] 27
8.5 Repair Wheel Cylinder [8] 27
13.5 Wheel Rotation [8] 37
13.1 Wheels [8] 35
13.4 Removing and Installing Wheels [8] 36
13 Wheels and Tires [8] 35
13.7 Wheels Out of Balance [8] 40
5.8 Removing and Installing Window Lifter and Door Window Glass [1] 13
5.8 Replacing Window Lifter Cable [1] 15
5.6 Removing and Installing Window Rear Guide Channel and Run Channel [1] 12
10.9 Windshield Washers [4] 37
10.1 Troubleshooting Windshield Wiper [4] 29
1 General Description Windshield Wipers [4] 4
10.8 Troubleshooting Windshield Wipers [4] 35
10 Windshield Wipers and Washer [4] 28
5.5 Checking Windshield Wipers and Washers [9] 19
13.2 Winter Tires [8] 35
10.6 Removing, Installing and Adjusting Wiper Arms [4] 33
10.6 Removing, Servicing and Installing Wiper Blades and Arms [4] 33
10.4 Removing and Installing Wiper Motor [4] 31
10.5 Disassembling and Assembling Wiper Motor [4] 31
10.2 Removing and Installing Wiper Motor and Frame [4] 29
10.3 Replacing Wiper Shaft, Wiper Shaft Bearing, or Connecting Rod [4] 30
10.7 Removing and Installing Wiper Switch [4] 34
1 General Description Wiring [4] 4
14 Wiring Diagrams [4] 40
9.1 Adjusting Worm and Peg Steering [2] 22
9.2 Adjusting Worm and Roller Steering [2] 23

Tables:

Sect. # Heading Chapter Page #
Automatic Transmission Technical Data VI Automatic Transmission Markings [7] 47
Automatic Transmission Technical Data IV Automatic Transmission Test Data [7] 46
Automatic Transmission Table a Automatic Transmission Troubleshooting [7] 6
Automatic Transmission Table b Axial Play [7] 23
Automatic Transmission Table c Circlip Thickness [7] 28
Automatic Transmission Technical Data II Constant Velocity Joints [7] 46
Automatic Transmission Table d Differential Spacer Sleeves [7] 34
Automatic Transmission Technical Data III Double-jointed Axle Driveshafts [7] 46
Automatic Transmission Technical Data VII Ratios [7] 47
Automatic Transmission Table e Required Final Drive Adjustments [7] 37
Automatic Transmission Table g S3 Shims [7] 40
Automatic Transmission Table f Standard Symbols [7] 37
Automatic Transmission Technical Data VIII Tightening Torques [7] 48
Automatic Transmission Technical Data I Tolerances and Settings [7] 45
Automatic Transmission Table h Total Turning Torque [7] 41
Automatic Transmission Technical Data V Valve Body Springs [7] 47
Brakes and Wheels Table a Brake Drum Specifications [8] 28
Brakes and Wheels Table b Brake Troubleshooting [8] 32
Brakes and Wheels Technical Data I Tightening Torques [8] 40
Brakes and Wheels Technical Data III Tire Data [8] 42
Brakes and Wheels Technical Data II Tolerances, Wear Limits, and Settings [8] 41
Electrical System Table a Fuse Locations in Fuse Box [4] 5
Electrical System Table h Generator Technical Data [4] 15
Electrical System Table g Generator Troubleshooting [4] 15
Electrical System Table f Generator Types [4] 14
Electrical System Table e Solenoid Switch Test Data [4] 14
Electrical System Table d Starter Data [4] 14
Electrical System Table c Starter System Troubleshooting [4] 9
Electrical System Table b Starter Types [4] 9
Electrical System Table I Windshield Wiper Motor Troubleshooting [4] 29
Electrical System Table j Windshield Wiping System Troubleshooting [4] 36
Engine and Clutch Technical Data III Basic Tune-up Specifications (dual-carburetor engine) [5] 81
Engine and Clutch Technical Data I Basic Tune-up Specifications (fuel injection engine) [5] 81
Engine and Clutch Technical Data II Basic Tune-up Specifications (single-carburetor engine) [5] 81
Engine and Clutch Table h Bearing Clearance [5] 64
Engine and Clutch Table g Clutch Troubleshooting [5] 53
Engine and Clutch Table d Dual-Carburetor and Fuel Injection Engine Valve Dimensions [5] 40
Engine and Clutch Technical Data VIII General Engine Data [5] 87
Engine and Clutch Table I Ignition Timing [5] 72
Engine and Clutch Table e Piston Ring Gaps [5] 44
Engine and Clutch Table f Piston Ring Side Clearance [5] 44
Engine and Clutch Table c Single-Carburetor Engine Valve Dimensions [5] 39
Engine and Clutch Table k Spark Advance Curves with Breakerless Distributor Installed [5] 80
Engine and Clutch Table j Spark Advance Curves with Distributor Installed [5] 75
Engine and Clutch Table a Spring Specifications [5] 30
Engine and Clutch Technical Data VII Tighting Torques (dual-carburetor and fuel injection 1700, 1800, and 2000 engines) [5] 87
Engine and Clutch Technical Data VI Tighting Torques (single-carburetor 1600 engine) [5] 86
Engine and Clutch Technical Data V Tolerances, Wear Limits, and Settings (dual carburetor and fuel injection engine) [5] 84
Engine and Clutch Technical Data IV Tolerances, Wear Limits, and Settings (single-carburetor engine) [5] 82
Engine and Clutch Table b Valve Stem Diameters [5] 37
Front Axle Technical Data III Tightening Torgues for Axle and Steering [2] 36
Front Axle Technical Data II Tolerances, Wear Limits, and Settings [2] 35
Front Axle Technical Data I Wheel Alignment Specifications [2] 35
Fuel Injection Table b Electronic Control Unit Part Numbers [10] 23
Fuel Injection Table a Intake Air Sensor Part Numbers [10] 17
Fuel System Technical Data II Carburetor Settings and Jets [3] 30
Fuel System Table b Carburetor Troubleshooting [3] 11
Fuel System Technical Data I Fuel Pump [3] 29
Fuel System Table a Fuel Pump Troubleshooting [3] 7
Lubrication and Maintenance Table a Engine Oil Viscosities [9] 5
Lubrication and Maintenance Table b Valve Clearance Specifications [9] 11
Transmission and Rear Axle Technical Data VI 3rd-gear Circlip Sizes [6] 64
Transmission and Rear Axle Table h Actual S1 and S3 Shim Thicknesses [6] 52
Transmission and Rear Axle Table f Available S3 Shim Thickness from VIN 219 020 135 [6] 48
Transmission and Rear Axle Table d Available S3 Shim Thickness through VIN 219 020 134 [6] 46
Transmission and Rear Axle Table a Differential Space Sleeve Lengths [6] 25
Transmission and Rear Axle Table b Necessary Adjustments for Replaced Parts [6] 43
Transmission and Rear Axle Technical Data V Ratios [6] 64
Transmission and Rear Axle Table e S3 Shim Combinations [6] 46
Transmission and Rear Axle Table g S3 Shim Combinations [6] 48
Transmission and Rear Axle Table I Shim Thickness Part Numbers [6] 52
Transmission and Rear Axle Table c Symbols Used in Final Drive Adjustment [6] 43
Transmission and Rear Axle Technical Data I Tightening Torques [6] 63
Transmission and Rear Axle Technical Data IV Tolerances, Wear Limits, and Settings [6] 64
Transmission and Rear Axle Technical Data III Torsion Bar Adjustment (spring plates unloaded) [6] 63
Transmission and Rear Axle Technical Data II Transmission Markings [6] 63

References:

History:

Thanks to these folks for their time and contribution to make this index possible.

04/15/04 - Chapter 1 (ratwell)
04/16/04 - Chapter 7 (Thor C. Conley)
04/17/04 - Chapter 10 (Randy McMullin)
04/18/04 - Chapter 3 (ratwell)
04/19/04 - Chapter 8 (Randy McMullin)
04/19/04 - Chapter 5 (Thor C. Conley)
04/19/04 - Chapter 2 (Dave Stefun)
04/20/04 - Chapter 4 (Matt Cuddy)
04/21/04 - Chapter 6 (ratwell)
04/21/04 - Chapter 9 (Michael Paul)