1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT boot

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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
10 - Thrust washer Page 4 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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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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7 - Suspension strut
mounting Welded nuts must be
located in the spring
seat recesses Installation position to
spring seat Fig. 3 8 - Spring seat
9 - Spacer tube
10 - Lower rubber
mounting
11 - Stop buffer mounting
12 - Washer
13 - Stop buffer
14 - Ring (Aluminium)
15 - Boot
16 - Protective cap Page 2 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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Note:
Care is to be exercised to ensure the seal is not
damaged when lifting the dust boot (only use a blunt
instrument, e.g. plastic wedge). Fig. 1 Wheel cylinder, checking for leaks - Lift dust boot - If brake fluid is found in the dust boot then replace
wheel cylinder Page 4 of 8Rear wheel brakes, servicing12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.46.4

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- With engine running at idling speed. Close cut-
off valve (not longer than 5 seconds) and read
off pressure.

Specification: 85 - 95 bar (1232 - 1377
psi)

Note:
If the reading is higher or lower than specified
replace pump.
Vehicles with up to 110 kW engine Page 48-90 . Vehicles with 128 kW engine Page 48-97 . If reservoir fluid level is low then check steering
system for leaks.
For leaks at the pinion first check the lines/line
connections for leaks and if necessary tighten
and wipe dry.
If the pinion seal or the rack seals in steering
box housing are leaking then replace steering
gear.
To check the rack seals loosen the clamp on
the boot and push to one side. Page 14 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1

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Instead of plastic sealing plugs a plug consisting of
Part No.113 301 229 A and banjo bolt, Part No. N
904 674 01 can be used. But when using these,
several 16 mm diameter sealing rings must be used
so that the holes in the banjo bolt are sealed. - Support engine/transmission assembly with 10-
222 A and 10-222 A/1 (support VR6 engine with
10-222A and 10-222A/3).
- Remove boot from seat on steering gear. - Remove subframe bolts. - Lower engine/transmission assembly; this will pull
the two halves of the universal joint apart.
- Disconnect hoses from steering gear and seal with plastic bag and adhesive tape.
- Seal power steering gear threaded holes with
plastic sealing plugs.
- Remove steering gear securing nuts (bolts remain
in subframe).
- Remove steering gear rearward. Page 17 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1

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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