1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT check engine

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4 - Boot for 94 mm
diameter constant
velocity joint Rubber version Check for tears and
chafing Installation position: At
cuff 1 to 1-1/2 grooves
visible Coat inside of cap with D3 Drive off with drift 5 - Drive axle Different drive axle
lengths - short shaft
right
6 - Hose clamp Always replace Tensioning Page 40-57 Page 3 of 7Rear drive shafts, servicing12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.42.4

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7 - Boot for 81 mm
diameter constant
velocity joint Polyester elastomer
version Check for tears and
chafing Installation position: At
cuff 1 to 1-1/2 grooves
visible To balance pressure
briefly ventilate boot
before tensioning the
small clamp
8 - Hose clamp Always replace Tensioning Page 40-57 9 - Dished washer Outer diameter
(concave side)
contacts thrust washer
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11 - Circlip Always replace Insert in shaft groove 12 - Outer constant velocity joint: 81 mm diameter Only replace complete Removing Page 40-54 Installing: drive onto
shaft with plastic
hammer until
compressed circlip
seats Greasing Notes
Page 42-46 Checking Page 40-60 13 - Inner support rings Prevents boot inflating Only installed on left
drive shaft
transmission end Page 5 of 7Rear drive shafts, servicing12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.42.4

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17 - Coil spring Removing and
installing Page 42-13 Allocation Parts
catalog 18 - Packing
19 - Circlip
20 - Lower spring plate Installation position
Fig. 1 21 - Shock absorber Can be replaced
individually Removing and
installing Page 42-4
and Page 42-37 Check shock absorber
for leaks and noises Application see Parts
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Vehicle alignment

Test requirements:
Measuring equipment correctly calibrated
Vehicle unladen1)

Tires inflated to correct pressure
Vehicle accurately aligned, suspension
bounced and rocked several times
Suspension, steering and steering linkage
checked for excessive play and damage.

Note:
Vehicle alignment should not be checked
before the vehicle has completed 1000 to 2000
km (600 to 1200 miles) as then the coil springs
have had time to settle.
The cause of vehicle imbalance may also be,
excessive residual imbalance and/or vertical
wheel runout.
1)
Unladened means: the weight of the vehicle
ready for the road (fuel tank completely filled,
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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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Front wheel camber, adjusting Note: - Install special tool as shown in illustration and
slightly pre-tension.
- Loosen suspension strut/wheel bearing housing
connection.
- Adjust camber by turning the spindle to specified
setting.
- Tighten suspension strut/wheel bearing housing
connection.
- Check camber and if necessary, repeat
adjustment. Slight cant of tool is permitted. Do not move steering with tool in place! Before adjusting camber, it is essential to
examine all suspension components for damage
(visual inspection) and to replace any damaged
parts. Because bolts with a shank diameter of 11 mm
diameter have been installed as standard it is no
longer necessary to replace bolts to correct
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