wheel bolts VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1995 B3, B4 / 3.G Service Workshop Manual

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Sub-frame, stabilizer bar
and control arm (Base
suspension)
Note: If a vehicle has to be
moved after removing the
drive shaft, first install outer joint and tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft lb) otherwise the
wheel bearing will be
damaged. Specifications for wheel
alignment Page 44-2 . Welding and straightening
operations are not
permitted on load bearing
suspension components or
those components which
locate the wheels. Always replace self-locking
nuts. Always replace corroded
nuts/bolts. Page 2 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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Bolt/washer assemblies for sub-frame Securing point
Thread
Bolt
Part No.
Front sub-frame M12 x 1.5 M12 x 1.5 x 95 10.9
N 101 612.01 1)

Rear sub-frame M12 x 1.5 M12 x 1.5 x 95 10.9 N 101 612.01
Sub-frame bracket M10 M10 x 38 10.9 N 019 541.1
Engine front cross-member to side member M10 M10 x 75 10.9
N 904 078.01 1)
1)
These bolts are not listed in the parts catalog. They must be specially ordered. Page 12 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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Wheel bearing,
suspension strut and
drive shaft, removing and
installing (Base running
gear)
Note: If a vehicle has to be
moved after removing the
drive shaft, first install outer joint and tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft lb) otherwise the
wheel bearing will be
damaged. Welding and straightening
operations are not
permitted on load bearing
suspension components or
those components which
locate the wheels. Always replace self-locking
nuts. Always replace corroded
nuts/bolts. Wheel bolt tightening
torque: 110 Nm (81 ft lb). Page 14 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
housing Page 20 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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Ball joint, removing and installing (Plus
running gear)

Removing

- Loosen 12-point nut with vehicle standing on its
wheels.

- Disconnect drive shaft at transmission drive
flange.

- Remove bolts -arrow -A-.
- Loosen bolt -arrow -B-. - Separate connection between ball joint/control
arm. (First mark installation position). - Swing wheel and suspension strut outward and
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Drive shaft, removing and installing
(Plus running gear)

Removing

- Loosen 12-point nut with vehicle standing on its
wheels.

- Disconnect drive shaft from transmission drive
flange. - Remove bolts (arrow -A-). - Loosen bolt (arrow -B-). - Separate connection between ball joint/control
arm. (First mark installation position). Note:
When pressing drive shaft out ensure sufficient
clearance is available. - Press drive shaft out. Install tool as shown in
illustration. Page 43 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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- Disconnect drive axle from transmission drive
flange. - Mark installation position of bolts (arrows) and
remove. Installing - Swing wheel outward (if necessary, place block of
wood or equivalent between strut and wheel
housing as shown).
- Push engine/transmission assembly toward front
and remove drive axle.
- Install in reverse order of removal. Page 72 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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Reworking cap nut in side member
(front wheel drive vehicles)
If the threads of the cap nut in the side member
are damaged, it must either be retapped or the
cap nut must be drilled out. When drilling out
proceed as follows:

- Remove rear axle.
- Drill through damaged cap nut in the side
member using a 10.2 mm diameter drill from
underneath.

Note:
Do not tilt the drill when drilling.

WARNING!

Wear protective goggles.

- Cut new thread in the cap nut, M 12 x 1.5.
- Use new bolts, Part No. N 010.127.4 (M 12 x 1.5 x 30), and washer, Part No. N 011.531.7, to
secure the rear axle.
Tightening torque: 70 Nm (52 ft lb)

Note:
The procedure described here must only be
performed on one cap nut on each side of the
vehicle. Page 8 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