steering wheel VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1996 B3, B4 / 3.G Service Owner's Guide

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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
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Power steering gear, adjusting (TRW)

Note:
Two Mechanics are required when adjusting.
Adjust with engine switched off Adjusting steering box
By turning the steering wheel back and forth (about
30 to center axis) a knocking noise will be heard if
there is excessive play. - Raise vehicle on hoist. - Wheels in straight-ahead position. - Loosen locking nut (counter-hold with 3315/9). - Carefully turn adjustment screw (arrow) into cover
until knocking noise can no longer be heard inside
vehicle.
- Tighten locking nut. - Complete a road test ensuring that when
maneuvring or negotiating corners the steering
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Power steering gear, adjusting (ZF)

Note:
Two mechanics are required when adjusting.
Adjust with engine switched off.

- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Wheels in straight-ahead position.
- By turning the steering wheel to and fro (about
30 to center axis) a knocking noise will be
heard if there is excessive play. - The second mechanic carefully screws the
adjustment screw -arrow- into the cover until the
knocking noise can no longer be heard inside the
vehicle.
- Complete a road test ensuring that when
maneuvering or negotiating corners the steering
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