Suspension strut to body VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1995 B3, B4 / 3.G Service Workshop Manual

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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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Fig. 1 Suspension strut to body, loosening
and tightening Fig. 2 Hub, pressing out of wheel bearing
housing Page 40 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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Repair Manual, Body Exterior, Interior, Repair Group 70.
Repair Manual, Body Exterior, Interior, Repair Group 68.
Inertia reel bolt (arrow) tightening torque: 40 Nm (30 ft
lb) Fig. 1 Suspension strut at body, removing and installing
- Removing and installing inertia reel cover - Removing and installing inertia reel Remove and install both securing bolts (arrows) from
interior of vehicle (viewed through rear left side
window).
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft lb) Fig. 2 Suspension strut at body, removing and installing Page 4 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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Suspension strut is attached to the body by 4
retaining lugs in addition to the bolts. To remove, turn
suspension strut until retaining lugs are positioned
above the cut-outs. Fig. 3 Suspension strut, removing and
installing Angle of inclination to axle beam 13 30' 1. Fig. 4 Bolting mounting bracket to axle beam Page 5 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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Before installing, bring control arm into horizontal
position (unladen state). Removing and installing
suspension strut at body Page 42-4 .
Tightening torque -A-: 65 Nm (48 ft lb)
Note:
Support control arm otherwise damage may occur to
constant velocity joint as a result of over-stressing. Fig. 1 Suspension strut from control arm,
removing and installing Before removing propshaft, mark installation position.
If installed offset, imbalance will be excessive.
Tightening torque -A- and -B-: 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
Note:
Always support propshaft with wire otherwise
constant universal joint will be damaged. Fig. 2 Driveshaft and drive axle, removing and
installing at differential Page 5 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