Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1961-1965
Workshop Repair Manual & Spare Parts Catalogue

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This workshop repair manual is for the following Volkswagen models made between 1961-1965

• Karmann Ghia Convertible
• Karmann Ghia Coupe
• Beetle Karmann Ghia Convertible
• 1200 Beetle

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• trouble shoot and diagnose mechanical and other problems
• easy to understand step by step instructions with lots of photos and diagrams
• repair, rebuild or replace worn parts
• do your own regularly maintenance

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Below is a list of the information contained in this Repair Manual

Engine And Clutch

• Description
• Engine Removal & Installation
• Engine Disassembly & Assembly
• Front Engine Cover Plate – Remove & Assemble
• Fan Belt – Remove, Assemble & Adjust
• Distributor & Ignition Coil - Remove & Assemble
• Fan Housing - Remove & Assemble
• Crankshaft Pulley - Remove & Assemble
• Fuel Lines - Remove & Assemble
• Manifold & Pre Heating Pipe - Remove & Assemble
• Muffler & Heater Assembly - Remove & Assemble
• Cylinder Cover Plates - Remove & Assemble
• Clutch - Remove & Assemble
• Cylinder Head Covers - Remove & Assemble
• Rocker arm Shafts - Remove & Assemble
• Cylinder Heads - Remove & Assemble
• Valves & Push Rod Tubes - Remove & Assemble
• Deflector Plates - Remove & Assemble
• Cylinders - Remove & Assemble
• Pistons - Remove & Assemble
• Oil Cooler - Remove & Assemble
• Oil Pump - Remove & Assemble
• Oil Strainer - Remove & Assemble
• Fuel Pump - Remove & Assemble
• Distributor Drive Pinion - Remove & Assemble
• Flywheel - Remove & Assemble
• Crankcase - Remove & Assemble
• Camshaft & Crankshaft - Remove & Assemble

Clutch

• General Description
• Clutch – Removal, Repair & Installation
• Clutch – Trouble Shooting
• Automatic Clutch Description
• Automatic Clutch Operation
• Automatic Clutch – Removal Disassembly, Repair, Assembly & Installation
• Control Valve – Removal & Installation
• Gearshift Lever – Cleaning & Adjusting
• Vacuum Tank – Removal & Installation
• Automatic Clutch – Trouble Shooting

Fuel System

• General Description
• Solex 28 PICT Carburetor – Description, Removal, Repair & Installation
• Solex 28 PICT - 1 Carburetor – Description, Removal, Repair & Installation
• Solex Carburetor – Trouble Shooting
• Fuel Pump - Description, Removal, Repair & Installation
• Fuel Pump – Trouble Shooting
• Fuel Tank - Removal, De Rusting & Installation

Front Axle

• General Description
• Front Axle – Removal, Disassembly, Assembly & Installation
• Brake Drums – Removal, Reconditioning & Installation
• Wheel Bearings – Removal, Replacing & Assembly
• Torsion Arm Link Pins & Bushes – Removal, Replacing and Assembly
• King Pin Bushes - Removal, Replacing and Assembly
• Springs & Shock Absorbers - Removal, Replacing and Assembly
• Torsion Arms - Removal and Assembly

Steering

• General Description
• Steering Damper - Removal, Replacing Rubbers and Assembly
• Tie Rods - Removal, Replacing and Assembly
• Steering Wheel - Removal and Installing
• Steering Gear - Removal and Installing
• Steering – Trouble Shooting

Wheel Alignment

• General Description
• Camber & King Pin – Adjustment
• Toe In & Toe Out – Adjustment

Worm & Roller Steering

• General Description
• Tie Rods - Removal, Replacing and Assembly
• Steering Gear - Removal and Installing

Rear Axle & Transmission

• General Description
• Rear Axle – Removal and Assembly
• Rear Axle – Disassembly & Assembly
• Rear Wheels Bearings – Remove, Replace & Assemble
• Rear Axle Tubes & Shafts – Remove & Install
• Transmission Cover – Remove & Install
• Differential & Transmission – Remove, Disassembly, Assembly & Installation
• Selector Forks – Adjustment
• Main Drive Shaft Oil Seal – Remove, Replace & Install
• Drive Pinion – Disassembly, Recondition & Assemble
• Main Drive Shaft - Disassembly, Recondition & Assemble
• Differential - Disassembly, Recondition & Assemble

Rear Suspension

• General Description
• Spring Plates & Torsion Bars – Remove, Replace & Install
• Shock Absorbers – Remove, Replace & Install
• Rear Wheel Track & Alignment – Adjustment

Brakes

• General Description
• Master Cylinder – Removal, Reconditioning & Installation
• Brake Hoses – Remove, Replace & Install
• Front Brake Shoes - Remove, Replace & Install
• Front Wheel Cylinders - Removal, Reconditioning & Installation
• Disc Brakes Pads - Remove, Replace & Install
• Brake Caliper – Remove, Repair & Install
• Rear Brake Shoes - Remove, Replace & Install
• Rear Wheel Cylinders - Removal, Reconditioning & Installation
• Hand Brake Lever – Remove & Install
• Hand Brake Cable – Remove, Replace & Install
• Filling, Bleeding & Adjusting Brakes
• Brake System – Trouble Shooting

Wheels

• General Description
• Hub Cap Retaining Springs – Remove, Replace & Install

Lubrication & Maintenance

• General Description
• Lubricants & Specifications
• Lubrication Chart
• Maintenance Chart

Technical Data

• Technical Data – August 1960 – July 1965
• Tolerances & Wear Limits

Electrical System

• General Description
• Wiring Diagrams
• Generator - Removal, Reconditioning & Installation
• Generator – Trouble Shooting
• Starter Motor - Removal, Reconditioning & Installation
• Starter Motor – Trouble Shooting
• Distributor – Maintenance
• Distributor Points – Remove, Replace & Adjust
• Distributor – Remove Disassembly, Assembly & Replace
• Lightening System – Bulb Replacement & Adjustment
• Windshield Wiper Motor – Remove & Replace
• Windshield Wiper Motor – Trouble Shooting
• Windshield Wiper – Troubles, Causes & Remedies
• Electric Horn – Removal, Repair & Install
• Electric Horn Ring – Removal & Install
• Speedo Meter Cable – Remove & Replace

Frame

• General Description
• Frame – Removal & Installation
• Peddle Assembly (LHD, RHD) – Removal & Installation

Body

• Body Sedan - Dismantle, Replacement & Assembly
• Body Convertible - Dismantle, Replacement & Assembly
• Body Karmann Ghia Coupe - Dismantle, Replacement & Assembly
• Body Karmann Ghia Convertible - Dismantle, Replacement & Assembly

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