wheel torque VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1995 B3, B4 / 3.G Service User Guide

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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
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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