1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Engine

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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
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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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Front suspension strut,
servicing (Base and Plus
suspension)
1 - Shock absorber Can be replaced
individually Check shock absorber
for leaks and noises After replacing, adjust
camber and toe
Page 44-1 2 - Buffer stop
3 - Protective sleeve Page 23 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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Fig. 1 Hex nut, loosening and tightening Fig. 2 Spring, removing and installing Page 25 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)
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