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

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Note: Tightening torque remains unchanged.
1 - Bolt/washer 2 - Cap nut 3 - Side member 4 - Sub-frame 5 - Bonded rubber mounting/control arm Page 13 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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Note:
Make sure that the boot is not damaged or
twisted.

Tightening torques
Ball joint to wheel bearing housing: 45 Nm (33 ft
lb)
Ball joint to control arm: 35 Nm (26 ft lb) 1 - Box insert (commercial type, 19 mm AF) 2 - Crowfoot insert (commercial type, 19 mm AF) Page 35 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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Tightening torques:
Drive shaft to flange shaft/transmission 45 Nm
(33 ft lb)
Drive shaft to wheel bearing 90 Nm (66 ft lb) and
housing turn 45 further (1
/
8 turn) Ball joint/control arm 35 Nm (26 ft lb) Page 45 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. 8 Larger clamp, tensioning - Use pliers VAG 1682 as shown in illustration.
Ensure that the jaws of the pliers seat in the -arrow -B- of the clamp.
- Tension clamp by turning the spindle with a torque
wrench (do not tilt pliers). Note: Fig. 9 Smaller clamp, tensioning 40 The clamp can only be tensioned with pliers
V.A.G 1682. Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft Ib). Use torque wrench with 5 - 50 Nm range (e.g.
V.A.G 1331). Make sure the spindle thread is not tight. If
necessary lubricate with MOS 2 grease If the thread is tight, e.g. dirty, the required
tensioning force for the hose clamp will not be
achieved inspite of correct tightening torque
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Note: Fig. 3 Clamp, tightening on large diameter - Install pliers VAG 1682 as in illustration. Make sure that the blades of the pliers lie in the corners
(arrow -B-) of the clamp.
- Tighten clamp by turning the spindle with a torque
wrench (do not tilt pliers during this process). Because of the hard material (compared to
rubber) of the boot and the stainless steel hose
clamp that is necessary, only tighten the clamp
with pliers VAG 1682. Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft lb) Use torque wrench with adjustment range: 5 - 50
Nm (e.g. VAG 1331) Make sure that threads of spindle on the pliers
are easy to move. If necessary lubricate with
MoS
2 grease. If difficult to move, e.g. dirt in the threads, the
required tightening force of the clamp is not
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Make sure plier jaws seat in grooves of clamp (arrows
-B-)
Note: Fig. 2 Tightening outer CV joint boot clamp - Position VAG 1682 pliers or equivalent (e.g. Snap-
On YA 3080) as shown in illustration.
- Tension clamp by using torque wrench to turn
spindle (keep pliers at right angle to shaft).
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lb) Due to the hardness of the boot material
(compared to rubber), it is necessary to use a
stainless steel clamp. The clamp can only be
properly tightened using VAG 1682 pliers. Use a torque wrench with 5-50Nm (4-37 ft lb)
range (e.g. VAG 1331 or equivalent). Make sure that the spindle threads of the pliers
are not tight. If necessary coat the threads with
MoS
2 grease to ensure smooth operation. If the spindle threads are tight (e.g. dirty) the force
necessary for correctly tightening the clamp will
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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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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
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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