oil type VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1996 B3, B4 / 3.G Service Workshop Manual

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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
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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
its wheels (danger of accident). Page 44 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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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

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Wheel bearings, servicing
- disc brakes (front wheel
drive vehicles)
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. Adjust wheel bearing play
carefully.
1 - Stub axle
2 - Hex socket head bolt,
10 Nm (7 ft lb) Page 10 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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17 - Grease cap Pressing off Fig. 1
and Fig. 2 Driving on Fig. 3 18 - Locking ring
19 - Thrust washer
20 - Wheel bolt, 110 Nm (81
ft lb)
21 - Brake disc Before installing fill
hub with multi-purpose grease
22 - Inner wheel bearing Drive out outer race
with copper drift Pressing in Fig. 7 23 - Oil seal Fill between sealing
lips with multi-purpose
grease Driving in Fig. 8 24 - Speed sensor rotor Only on vehicles with
ABS
25 - Hex bolt, 60 Nm (44 ft
lb) Page 13 of 18Wheel bearings, servicing12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.42.2