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One-Time-Use Parts And Fasteners: Volkswagen
I-CAR · January 21, 2022 · Volkswagen
Summary
This article highlights Volkswagen's position on one-time-use parts and fasteners, emphasizing that worn, deformed, self-locking, or torque-to-yield (tightened with an additional angle) fasteners must always be replaced. It directs technicians to the Elsa Web/Erwin repair manuals and the specific Volkswagen position statement to identify these non-reusable components.
What to do on the job
Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts, fasteners tightened with an additional tightening angle, and any other one-time-use parts specified in the Elsa Web/Erwin repair manuals.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the replacement and billing of one-time-use fasteners, self-locking nuts, and torque-to-yield bolts on all Volkswagen repairs. Refer to the Elsa Web/Erwin repair manuals for vehicle-specific fastener specifications to support your supplement.
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