1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT display

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Before installing coat with acid free lubricant, e.g. soft
soap.
Installation position: Shoulder on outer mounting to
outside, to inside on inner mounting (to center of
vehicle).
Note:
Deviations from the rear axle toe and camber
specifications can be corrected by using a bonded
rubber mounting with eccentric bushing Fig. 8 Fig. 7 Bonded rubber mounting, installing Page 8 of 13Rear axle, servicing (four wheel drive vehicles)12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.42.3

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The rubber mounting -A- is equipped with an
eccentric bushing which can change the position of
the control arm.
This rubber mounting may only be installed in the
control arm inner mounting. The camber and/or toe
can be changed according to installation position.
Note:
With this mounting the camber or toe can be altered
up to 18'. Fig. 8 Rubber mounting to correct camber/toe Installation position
Alteration
Eccentric upward Camber alteration negative
Eccentric downward Camber alteration pos.
Eccentric forward Toe alteration positive
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Removing and installing viscous coupling
Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Manual Transmission 02A; Repair Group 39
Tightening torque -A-: 45 Nm (33 ft lb) Fig. 9 Final drive, removing and installing
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Connect segment corners of bonded rubber mounting
metal core with a line.
The continued line must pass through the center of
hole (arrow).
Note:
The kidney-shaped recess must be pointing in
direction of travel when viewed from the center of
vehicle. Fig. 10 Installation position, determining Place one half of the rubber bonded mounting in
correct position and pull in with tool 3128 and 3128/1.
Then place 2nd half in position and pull in. Fig. 11 Rubber bonded mounting, installing Page 11 of 13Rear axle, servicing (four wheel drive vehicles)12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.42.3

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Remove and install complete
When assembling mounting bracket and final drive
carrier away from the vehicle, make sure parts are
correctly located relative to each other.
It is essential that the bonded rubber mounting is
installed stress free in the vehicle. Fig. 12 Mounting bracket and final drive carrier, removing and installing
Tightening torque -A- 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
-B- 65 Nm (48 ft lb)
-C- 85 Nm (63 ft lb)
-D- 85 Nm (63 ft lb) No specific installation position
Insertion depth: flush with lower edge (arrow) Fig. 13 Final drive bonded rubber bushing,
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Mark mounting bracket installation position relative to
body longitudinal member, otherwise the rear axle
must be realigned on an axle alignment stand after
reinstalling. Fig. 14 Mounting bracket on body, removing
and installing
Tightening torque -A- 130 Nm (96 ft lb)
-B- 60 Nm (44 ft lb)
-C- 85 Nm (63 ft lb) Page 13 of 13Rear axle, servicing (four wheel drive vehicles)12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.42.3

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Rear drive shafts, servicing
Removing and installing drive shafts Page 42-37
Note:
Grease quantity:
- - outer constant velocity joint 80 g G-6.3
- - inner constant velocity joint 80 9 G-6.3 Greasing outer joint: press half of the grease
into the joint, and the other half evenly into the
boot.
Greasing inner joint: press half of the grease
into the inner joint from both sides, the other
half evenly into the boot.
When replacing the boot, regrease joint if
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1 - Circlip Always replace Remove and install
with VW161 a
2 - Inner constant velocity
joint, 81 mm diameter Only replace complete Pressing off Page 40-54 Pressing on Page 40-55 Greasing Notes
Page 42-46 Checking Page 40-62 3 - Dished washer Inner diameter splined Installation position:
outer diameter
(concave side)
contacts constant
velocity joint Page 2 of 7Rear drive shafts, servicing12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.42.4