1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT wheel torque

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Reworking cap nut in side member
(front wheel drive vehicles)
If the threads of the cap nut in the side member
are damaged, it must either be retapped or the
cap nut must be drilled out. When drilling out
proceed as follows:

- Remove rear axle.
- Drill through damaged cap nut in the side
member using a 10.2 mm diameter drill from
underneath.

Note:
Do not tilt the drill when drilling.

WARNING!

Wear protective goggles.

- Cut new thread in the cap nut, M 12 x 1.5.
- Use new bolts, Part No. N 010.127.4 (M 12 x 1.5 x 30), and washer, Part No. N 011.531.7, to
secure the rear axle.
Tightening torque: 70 Nm (52 ft lb)

Note:
The procedure described here must only be
performed on one cap nut on each side of the
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Before installing, bring control arm into horizontal
position (unladen state). Removing and installing
suspension strut at body Page 42-4 .
Tightening torque -A-: 65 Nm (48 ft lb)
Note:
Support control arm otherwise damage may occur to
constant velocity joint as a result of over-stressing. Fig. 1 Suspension strut from control arm,
removing and installing Before removing propshaft, mark installation position.
If installed offset, imbalance will be excessive.
Tightening torque -A- and -B-: 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
Note:
Always support propshaft with wire otherwise
constant universal joint will be damaged. Fig. 2 Driveshaft and drive axle, removing and
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Loosen and tighten only when vehicle is standing on
its wheels (danger of accident).
Tightening torque: 90 Nm (66 ft lb) and turn 45
further (1
/
8 turn)
Note:
Any paint residue and/or corrosion on the thread of
the outer joint must be removed before the nut is
installed. Fig. 3 Drive shaft, removing and installing Tightening torque -A- and -B-: 25 Nm (18 ft lb) Fig. 4 Stabilizer bar, removing and installing Page 6 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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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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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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Note:
First install backing plate on control arm.
Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7 ft lb) Fig. 5 Hub, pressing in Fig. 6 Speed sensor rotor, pressing in - Drive rotor off outer joint using a drift (rotor will be
destroyed).
- Drive new rotor carefully onto stop using a plastic
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Front brakes,
servicing (Girling
caliper)
Note: After replacing brake pads,
depress brake pedal firmly
several times with vehicle
stationary so that the brake
pads are properly seated in
their normal operating
position. To remove brake fluid from
the reservoir, use a bleeder
bottle which is used only for
brake fluid. Brake fluid is
poisonous and must on not
be siphoned by mouth
using a hose! Wheel bolt tightening
torque: 110 Nm (81 ft lb) Page 1 of 7Front brakes, servicing (Girling caliper)12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.46.1