1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT oil

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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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Installing

- Remove remains of locking fluid from outer joint
and hub splines. (Splines must be free of oil and
grease). - Apply locking fluid D 185 400 A2 to splines as
shown in illustration. Bead cross section approx. 3
mm.
- Install drive shaft. - Connect ball joint to control arm. - Install drive shaft to transmission flange shaft and
secure. Note: - Install 12-point nut to drive shaft and tighten. To tighten 12-point nut we recommend the angle
measuring wrench VAG 1756 or equivalent. Only loosen and tighten with vehicle standing on
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1 - Circlip Always replace Remove and install
with VW161 a
2 - Gasket Always replace. Pull
off protective foil and
stick onto joint. (Only
on 100 mm diameter
constant velocity joints
3 - Inner constant velocity
joint 100 mm diameter Only replace complete Pressing off Fig. 3 Pressing on Fig. 4 Greasing Notes
Page 40-46 Checking Page 40-62 4 - Dished washer Inner diameter splined Installation position:
outer diameter
(concave side)
contacts constant
velocity joint Page 47 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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Outer constant velocity joint, checking
The joint should be disassembled to replace dirty
grease or for checking the balls and ball tracks
for wear and damage.

Removing - Before disassembling mark position of the ball hub
in relation to the ball cage and housing with an
electric scriber or oil stone.
- Swivel ball hub and ball cage. - Remove balls one after the other. - Turn cage until the two rectangular windows
(arrow) are aligned with the joint housing.
- Lift out cage together with hub. Page 60 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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13 - Stop buffer Shorter on Wagon
than Sedan
14 - Protective tube Longer on Wagon than Sedan
15 - Plastic cap
16 - Coil spring Removing and
installing Fig. 1 Allocation Parts
catalog Wagon has protective
hose at top
17 - Packing
18 - Circlip
19 - Lower spring plate Page 11 of 14Rear Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.42.1

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Wheel bearings,
servicing
Drum brakes (front wheel
drive vehicles), wheel
bearings, servicing
Note:
Careful sealing, absolute
cleanliness and precise
adjustment are requirements
for long wheel bearing service
life. Therefore note the
following points: Install oil seal and grease
cap as shown. Only reinstall clean
bearings, do not wash
bearings. Adjust wheel bearing play
carefully.
1 - Grease cap Pressing off Fig. 1
and Fig. 2 Driving in Fig. 3 Page 1 of 18Wheel bearings, servicing12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.42.2

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10 - Brake backing plate Bolt together with stub
axle onto rear axle
11 - Oil seal Fill between sealing
lips with multi-purpose
grease. Driving in Fig. 8 12 - Dished washer Larger contact surface
(concave side) to
brake backing plate
13 - Hex bolt, 60 Nm (44 ft
lb)
14 - Inner wheel bearing Drive out outer race
with copper drift Pressing in Fig. 7 15 - Speed sensor rotor Pressing on Fig. 9 Page 3 of 18Wheel bearings, servicing12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.42.2

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Fig. 7 Inner wheel bearing outer race,
pressing in Fig. 8 Oil seal, driving in Page 8 of 18Wheel bearings, servicing12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.42.2