1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT locking

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21 - Self-locking hex nut, 60 Nm (44 ft lb) Loosening and
tightening Fig. 1 22 - Stop
23 - Suspension strut
bearing
24 - Suspension strut Removing and
installing Fig. 1 and
Fig. 2 Disassembling and
assembling Page 40-23 25 - Bracket
26 - Hex bolt
27 - Tie rod Removing and
installing Page 48-77 28 - Countersunk screw
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4 - Coil spring Removing and
installing Fig. 2 Observe color coding Outer surface of spring must not be damaged Is slightly curved 5 - Spring plate
6 - Axial bearing
7 - Hex nut, 60 Nm (44 ft
lb) Loosening and
tightening Fig. 2 8 - Suspension strut
mounting
9 - Stop
10 - Self-locking hex nut, 60 Nm (44 ft lb) Loosening and
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Sub-frame, stabilizer bar
and control arm,
removing and installing
(Plus suspension)
Notes Page 40-2 1 - Hex bolt, 35 Nm (26 ft
lb)
2 - Ball joint Checking Page 40-10 Check rubber boot for
damage and if necessary, replace ball joint Removing and
installing Page 40-33 Mark installation
position. If replaced
set to center of
elongated hole and
check track
3 - Self-locking hex nut, 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
4 - Captive locknuts Page 27 of 82Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.40.1

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12 - Mounting for
connecting link Conical side towards
control arm
13 - Washer Collar faces away from mounting
14 - Self-locking hex nut, 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
15 - Hex bolt M 12 x 1.5 x 82 50 Nm (37 ft lb) and
turn 90 further 16 - 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
17 - Hex bolt, 25 Nm (18 ft
lb) To secure stabilizer
bar
18 - Hex bolt, 65 Nm (48 ft
lb)
19 - Clamp for stabilizer bar Page 29 of 82Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.40.1

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Note:
Installing - Install ball joint splitter as shown in illustration and
press out ball joint.
1 - Splitter. Matra V 176 Place transmission jack VAG 1383/A, or
equivalent, underneath (danger of accident
through falling parts when pressing out the ball joint). Protect ball joint threads by threading nut on a
few turns.
- Install ball joint in wheel bearing housing. - Thread on new self-locking nut, and counterhold
with hex key (6 mm AF).
1 - Hex key (6 mm AF), shortened by approx. 10
mm.
2 - Crowfoot insert or slotted ring socket insert
Page 40-35 3 - VAG 1331 - Secure ball joint to control arm (align to old marks). Page 34 of 82Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.40.1

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Wheel bearing and
suspension strut,
removing and installing
(Plus suspension)
Notes Page 40-14 1 - Wheel bolt, 110 Nm (81
ft lb)
2 - Self-locking 12-point
nut 90 Nm (66 ft lb) and
turn 45 further (1
/
8 ) Loosening and
tightening Page 40-44 Any paint residue
and/or corrosion on
thread of the outer
joint must be removed
before the nut is
installed.
3 - Screw
4 - Brake disc Repair instructions
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11 - Circlip Ensure seated
correctly
12 - Wheel bearing Pressing out Fig. 4 Always replace, as it is destroyed during
pressing out Pressing in Fig. 5 13 - Self-locking hex nut, 35 Nm (26 ft lb)
14 - Wheel bearing housing 15 - Self-locking
bolt/washer, 125 Nm
(92 ft lb)
16 - Drive shaft Removing and
installing Page 40-43 Repairing Page 40-46 17 - Socket head multi-
point bolt, 45 Nm (33 ft
lb) Page 38 of 82Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.40.1

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18 - Hex bolt Camber adjustment
Page 44-1 Before loosening,
mark installation
position
19 - Hex bolt
20 - Bracket
21 - Stop
22 - Self-locking hex nut, 60 Nm (44 ft lb) Loosening and
tightening Fig. 1 23 - Suspension strut Disassembling and
assembling Page 40-23 24 - Self-locking hex nut, 95 Nm (70 ft lb)
25 - Tie rod Removing and
installing Page 48-77 Page 39 of 82Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.40.1