1995 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Front axle

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Vehicle alignment specifications (front wheel drive vehicles) Front axle
Suspension strut axle
Engine up to 85 kW (115
hp) 110 - 128 kW
(148 - 172 hp)
Version Base suspension Plus
suspension
Total toe1)
(not pressed)
0 10' 0 10' Camber2)
(in straight- ahead position) Maximum permissible
difference between sides -1 20' 20'


max. 20' -1 10' 20'


max. 20' Toe angle difference at 20left and right lock -1 10' 30' -1 40' 30' Caster (not adjustable) Maximum permissible difference between
sides +1 40' 30'

max. 30' +3 20' 30'

max. 30' 1)
Only adjust total toe on right toe rod
2)
Camber corrections can only be made at the wheel bearing housing/suspension strut connection.
Camber adjustment Page 44-6 . Note:
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Vehicle alignment specifications (four wheel drive vehicles) Front axle
Suspension strut axle
Engine 85 kW (115 hp) 128 kW (172
hp)
Version Base
suspension Plus
suspension
Total toe1)
(not pressed)
0 10' 0 10' Camber2)
(in straight- ahead position) Maximum permissible
difference between sides -1 20' 20'


max. 30' -1 10' 20'


max. 20' Toe angle difference at 20left and right lock -1 10' 30' -1 40' 30' Caster (not adjustable) Maximum permissible difference between
sides +1 40' 30'

max. 30' +3 20' 30'

max. 30' 1)
Only adjust total toe on right toe rod
2)
Camber corrections can only be made at the wheel bearing housing/suspension strut connection.
Camber adjustment Page 44-6 . Note:
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Wheel speed sensor and rotor for speed
sensor, removing and installing

Speed sensor
When installing speed sensor ensure wiring is
not twisted.
Before installing speed sensor, clean mounting
hole and coat with lubricating paste, G 000 650.
Rotors
Before installing check that rotor is clean and
undamaged.

Front axle
Vehicles with base suspension Page 40-14 . Vehicles with plus suspension Page 40-23 .
Rear axle
Vehicles with rear drum brakes Page 42-15 . Vehicles with rear disc brakes (front and four
wheel drive Page 42-24 . Page 5 of 5Anti-locking Brake System (ABS) and Anti-locking Brake System with Electronic Differential Lock (A...12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.45.1

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6 - Outer wheel bearing
7 - Wheel speed sensor
rotor Only on vehicles with
ABS
8 - Brake drum Vehicles with front
wheel drive Brake drum diameter:
230 mm Wear limit: 231.5 mm Clean thoroughly,
check for wear,
damage, tolerances,
damaged wheel bolt
threads and condition
of braking surface Fill hub with multi-
purpose grease Check for ovality 9 - Stub axle Page 2 of 4Rear wheel brakes, servicing (drum brakes)12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.46.3

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Rear wheel brakes,
servicing (disc
brakes)
Girling rear wheel disc
brakes (front and four
wheel drive vehicles)
Note:
Only items 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
and 12 apply for four wheel
drive.
1 - Axle beam
2 - Hex socket head bolt,
10 Nm (7 ft lb)
3 - Wheel speed sensor Only for vehicles with
ABS Insert with lubricating
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Load dependent brake pressure regulator specifications Model / Version Bar (psi) Bar (psi)
Rear axle drum Front axle 50 (725) Front axle 100 (1450)
brakes Rear axle 30 - 36
(435 - 522) Rear axle 51 - 57
(740 - 827)
Rear axle disc Front axle 50 (725) Front axle 100 (1450)
brakes Rear axle 35 - 41
(508 - 595) Rear axle 56 - 62
(812 - 899)
Four wheel drive Front axle 50 (725) Front axle 100 (1450)
Rear axle 41 - 47
(595 - 682) Rear axle 66 - 72
(957 - 1044) Page 3 of 4Brake pressure regulator, checking and adjusting12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.47.5