Head VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 B3, B4 / 3.G Service Owner's Manual

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4 - Brake hose bracket
5 - Hex socket head bolt,
65 Nm (48 ft lb)
6 - Self-locking bolt, 35
Nm (26 ft lb) Always replace When loosening and
tightening, counter-
hold on guide pin
7 - Guide pin
8 - Protective cap
9 - Pad retaining springs Always replace when
changing pads
10 - Backing plate ring Distance between ring
collar and backing
plate: 9.5 mm Page 2 of 10Rear wheel brakes, servicing (disc brakes)12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.46.5

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1 - Cover plate
2 - Hex nut, 50 Nm (37 ft
lb)
3 - Steering wheel Install in center
position
4 - Airbag unit Removing and
installing Page 48-7 5 - Steering wheel for
airbag Removing and
installing Page 48-8 Removing and
installing Airbag Spiral Spring Page 48-10 6 - Hex socket head bolt,
6.5 Nm (57 in lb) Always replace 7 - Connector
8 - Splined adapter sleeve Removing Page 48-5 Installing Page 48-5 Page 2 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1

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19 - Lower steering column
bearing Pull in with VW 771
and large washer Drive out downward
with a tube
20 - Washer Tighten until head
shears off Drill out to remove 21 - Shear bolt
22 - Column tube
23 - Lower trim Page 4 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1

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Airbag unit, removing and installing

Removing

- Disconnect battery Ground strap.
- Center steering wheel (wheels straight-
ahead). Installing
Install in reverse order
Note:
Only use new hex socket head bolts for airbag unit.
Tightening torque: 6.5 Nm (57 in. Ib).
CAUTION!
Make sure that no one is in the vehicle when
connecting the battery Ground strap. - Remove both socket head bolts from airbag unit. - Remove airbag unit from steering wheel and
disconnect wiring connector from airbag unit.
- After installing the airbag unit, switch on ignition
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Installing

- Install steering wheel, install nut and tighten.
Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ft lb).

- Connect airbag unit connector below steering
wheel.

- Install trim panel below steering column. Make
sure that the centering ring wiring connection is
located in the recess in the trim panel.

- Connect connector in steering wheel to airbag
unit connector.

- Install airbag unit Page 48-7
Note:
Use new hex socket head bolts for airbag unit.
- After installing the airbag steering wheel first
switch on ignition, then connect battery Ground
strap.

CAUTION!

Make sure that no one is in the vehicle when
connecting the battery Ground strap. Page 9 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1

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8 - Clamping sleeve
9 - Mounting bracket Before assembling,
coat side sliding
surfaces with MoS
2
paste
10 - Bolt with left-hand
thread Tighten to 22 Nm (16 ft lb), After tightening install
locking plate
11 - Locking plate
12 - Locking plate nut, 8
Nm (70 in. Ib) Self-locking Always replace 13 - Washer
14 - Shear bolt Tighten until head
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Removing - Press tie rods off steering arm. A - Ball joint splitter (commercial type) e.g. Kukko
No. 128/2
- Remove partition behind pedals from bulkhead
and from steering column tube to loosen the
universal joint/power steering gear. If an oil extraction unit is not available, disconnect
vane pump supply hose and drain hydraulic fluid. - Loosen nut on the universal joint (arrow). - Remove hydraulic fluid from reservoir with an oil
extraction unit, e.g. VAG 1358 A or VAG 1307 A. Page 16 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1

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Power steering gear, adjusting (TRW)

Note:
Two Mechanics are required when adjusting.
Adjust with engine switched off Adjusting steering box
By turning the steering wheel back and forth (about
30 to center axis) a knocking noise will be heard if
there is excessive play. - Raise vehicle on hoist. - Wheels in straight-ahead position. - Loosen locking nut (counter-hold with 3315/9). - Carefully turn adjustment screw (arrow) into cover
until knocking noise can no longer be heard inside
vehicle.
- Tighten locking nut. - Complete a road test ensuring that when
maneuvring or negotiating corners the steering
self-centers without binding. Page 24 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1

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Power steering gear, adjusting (ZF)

Note:
Two mechanics are required when adjusting.
Adjust with engine switched off.

- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Wheels in straight-ahead position.
- By turning the steering wheel to and fro (about
30 to center axis) a knocking noise will be
heard if there is excessive play. - The second mechanic carefully screws the
adjustment screw -arrow- into the cover until the
knocking noise can no longer be heard inside the
vehicle.
- Complete a road test ensuring that when
maneuvering or negotiating corners the steering
self-centers without sticking. Page 59 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1

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9 - Hex socket head bolt,
25 Nm (18 ft lb)
10 - Hex bolt, M8 x 30, 25
Nm (18 ft lb)
11 - Hex socket head bolt,
M8 x 30, 25 Nm (18 ft
lb)
12 - Hex socket head bolt,
M8 x 20, 25 Nm (18 ft
lb)
13 - Hex socket head bolt,
M8 x 30, 25 Nm (18 ft
lb)
14 - Hex bolt, M8 x 30, 25
Nm (18 ft lb)
15 - Bracket On vehicles with air
conditioner can only
be removed having
first removed the air
conditioner bracket Page 99 of 99Steering12/7/2004http://ebahn.bentleypublishers.com/vw/servlet/Display?action=Goto&type=repair&id=VW.B4.SU01.48.1