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

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Front suspension strut,
servicing (Base and Plus
suspension)
1 - Shock absorber Can be replaced
individually Check shock absorber
for leaks and noises After replacing, adjust
camber and toe
Page 44-1 2 - Buffer stop
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7 - Suspension strut
bearing Always replace foam
gasket Welded nuts must be
located in the spring
seat recesses Align welded nuts and
cap to shock absorber
lower bushing Fig. 3 8 - Spacer tube
9 - Lower rubber
mounting
10 - Metal cap Higher on Wagon than
Sedan
11 - Washer
12 - Spring seat Thinner on Wagon
than Sedan Installation position
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20 - Shock absorber Can be replaced
individually Removing and
installing Page 42-4 Application see Parts
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Fig. 3 Suspension strut mounting to shock
absorber bushing, aligning
A - Shock absorber bushing axis B - Suspension strut mounting axis "a" 50 C - Cap axis 90 offset to shock absorber bushing
axis -A-. Fig. 4 Cap in suspension strut mounting,
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Rear axle,
servicing (four
wheel drive
vehicles)
Note: When removing and
installing the rear axle, it is
recommended to remove
axle and differential
together and to separate
away from the vehicle. If
only the axle beam is to be
removed and installed, the
wishbones can remain
attached to the shock
absorber. In both cases,
disconnect vacuum lines
and wiring before lowering
the assembly. Always replace self-locking
nuts and bolts. Always replace corroded
nuts and bolts. The ABS speed sensor
wiring connections are
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17 - Coil spring Removing and
installing Page 42-13 Allocation Parts
catalog 18 - Packing
19 - Circlip
20 - Lower spring plate Installation position
Fig. 1 21 - Shock absorber Can be replaced
individually Removing and
installing Page 42-4
and Page 42-37 Check shock absorber
for leaks and noises Application see Parts
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The spring plate must be installed so that the holes
"a" align with the bushing -2- in the shock absorber
eye. Otherwise, in extreme driving situations spring
plate -1- could contact the tire. Fig. 1 Lower spring plate, installation position 1 - Lower spring plate 2 - Shock absorber eye bushing Fig. 2 Spring seat, installation position Page 4 of 6Suspension strut, disassembling and assembling (four wheel drive vehicles)12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.42.5

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The upper suspension strut mounting and the spring
seat (arrow A) both have markings (arrow B). These
must be installed pointing forward, otherwise damage
will occur to the suspension strut piston rod. Fig. 3 Suspension strut mounting to spring
seat, installation position Fig. 4 Suspension strut mounting to shock
absorber bushing, aligning
-A- Shock absorber bushing axis -B- Suspension strut mounting axis -C- Cap axis at 90 to shock absorber bushing axis
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