1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT wheel torque

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Airbag unit, removing and installing

Removing

- Disconnect battery Ground strap.
- Center steering wheel (wheels straight-
ahead). Installing
Install in reverse order
Note:
Only use new hex socket head bolts for airbag unit.
Tightening torque: 6.5 Nm (57 in. Ib).
CAUTION!
Make sure that no one is in the vehicle when
connecting the battery Ground strap. - Remove both socket head bolts from airbag unit. - Remove airbag unit from steering wheel and
disconnect wiring connector from airbag unit.
- After installing the airbag unit, switch on ignition
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Installing

- Install steering wheel, install nut and tighten.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ft lb).

- Connect airbag unit connector below steering
wheel.

- Install trim panel below steering column. Make
sure that the centering ring wiring connection is
located in the recess in the trim panel.

- Connect connector in steering wheel to airbag
unit connector.

- Install airbag unit Page 48-7
Note:
Use new hex socket head bolts for airbag unit.
- After installing the airbag steering wheel first
switch on ignition, then connect battery Ground
strap.

CAUTION!

Make sure that no one is in the vehicle when
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Installing
Install in reverse order.

- Check position of steering wheel and, if
necessary, align front end.

Note: Tightening torques: When lifting the engine/transmission assembly
guide the lower half of the universal joint shaft -A-
into the upper half -B- at the same time (second
mechanic necessary). Coat boot with lubricant, e.g. soft soap, before
pulling onto steering gear.
Universal joint shaft 25 Nm (18 ft lb) halves
Steering gear 30 Nm (22 ft lb)
Tie rod joint 35 Nm (26 ft lb)
Subframe front and rear
70 Nm (52 ft lb) and turn 90 further Rear subframe bracket 65 Nm (48 ft lb) Page 18 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1