1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Bearing

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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
29 - Screw Page 18 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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Fig. 1 Suspension strut to body, loosening
and tightening Note:
Camber must be adjusted each time joint is loosened. Fig. 2 Wheel bearing housing/suspension strut joint, separating Page 19 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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To take drive shaft out, remove bolts (arrows).
Note:
First mark installation position. Fig. 3 Ball joint/control arm connection,
separating Fig. 4 Hub, pressing out of wheel bearing
housing Page 20 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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Only use puller with leg clamp e.g. Kukko 204-2
(commercial type). Fig. 5 Bearing race, pulling out of hub Fig. 6 Wheel bearing, pressing out of wheel
bearing housing Page 21 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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Fig. 7 Wheel bearing, pressing into wheel
bearing housing Fig. 8 Hub, pressing into wheel bearing
housing Page 22 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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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
tightening Fig. 1 Page 24 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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Front suspension,
servicing (Plus
suspension)
I - Removing and installing
subframe, stabilizer bar and
control arm (plus suspension)
Page 40-27
II - Removing and installing
wheel bearing, suspension
strut and drive shaft (plus
suspension) Page 40-36
The following components are
different when comparing the
plus suspension with the base
suspension:
Control arm, ball joint, wheel
bearing housing, stabilizer bar,
drive shaft, brake disc, hub,
wheel and tie rods.
The Plus suspension is
installed in Passat models with
engine output 110 kW (148 hp)
and above. Page 26 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