1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT suspension

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The spring plate must be installed so that the holes
"a" align with the bushing -2- in the shock absorber
eye. Otherwise, in extreme driving situations spring
plate -1- could contact the tire. Fig. 1 Lower spring plate, installation position 1 - Lower spring plate 2 - Shock absorber eye bushing Fig. 2 Spring seat, installation position Page 4 of 6Suspension strut, disassembling and assembling (four wheel drive vehicles)12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.42.5

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The upper suspension strut mounting and the spring
seat (arrow A) both have markings (arrow B). These
must be installed pointing forward, otherwise damage
will occur to the suspension strut piston rod. Fig. 3 Suspension strut mounting to spring
seat, installation position Fig. 4 Suspension strut mounting to shock
absorber bushing, aligning
-A- Shock absorber bushing axis -B- Suspension strut mounting axis -C- Cap axis at 90 to shock absorber bushing axis
-A-. Page 5 of 6Suspension strut, disassembling and assembling (four wheel drive vehicles)12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.42.5

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Fig. 5 Cap, pressing into suspension strut
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Repair Manual, Suspension, Wheels, Brakes, Steering, Repair Group 46
Repair Manual, Suspension, Wheels,Brakes, Steering, Repair Group 47 4 - Guide pins
5 - Protective cap
6 - Pad securing springs Always replace when
changing pads
7 - Brake pads Repair information 8 - Brake caliper Servicing 9 - Pad carrier
10 - Screw
11 - Wheel bolt, 110 Nm (81
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Repair Manual, Suspension, Wheels, Brakes, Steering, Repair Group 46 12 - Self-locking hex nut Always Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft lb) and turn 45
further (1
/
8 turn) To tighten use
recommend angle
measuring wrench
VAG 1756 or
equivalent Before installing nut on outer joint remove any
paint remains and/or
corrosion from
threads.
13 - Shim
14 - Brake disc Repair information 15 - Hub Pressing out Fig. 1 Pulling off inner race
Fig. 3 Pressing in Fig. 5 Page 3 of 8Wheel bearings, servicing - disc brakes (four wheel drive vehicles)12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.42.6

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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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