steering wheel adjustment VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1997 B3, B4 / 3.G Service Workshop Manual

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Vehicle alignment specifications (front wheel drive vehicles) Front axle
Suspension strut axle
Engine up to 85 kW (115
hp) 110 - 128 kW
(148 - 172 hp)
Version Base suspension Plus
suspension
Total toe1)
(not pressed)
0 10' 0 10' Camber2)
(in straight- ahead position) Maximum permissible
difference between sides -1 20' 20'


max. 20' -1 10' 20'


max. 20' Toe angle difference at 20left and right lock -1 10' 30' -1 40' 30' Caster (not adjustable) Maximum permissible difference between
sides +1 40' 30'

max. 30' +3 20' 30'

max. 30' 1)
Only adjust total toe on right toe rod
2)
Camber corrections can only be made at the wheel bearing housing/suspension strut connection.
Camber adjustment Page 44-6 . Note:
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Vehicle alignment specifications (four wheel drive vehicles) Front axle
Suspension strut axle
Engine 85 kW (115 hp) 128 kW (172
hp)
Version Base
suspension Plus
suspension
Total toe1)
(not pressed)
0 10' 0 10' Camber2)
(in straight- ahead position) Maximum permissible
difference between sides -1 20' 20'


max. 30' -1 10' 20'


max. 20' Toe angle difference at 20left and right lock -1 10' 30' -1 40' 30' Caster (not adjustable) Maximum permissible difference between
sides +1 40' 30'

max. 30' +3 20' 30'

max. 30' 1)
Only adjust total toe on right toe rod
2)
Camber corrections can only be made at the wheel bearing housing/suspension strut connection.
Camber adjustment Page 44-6 . Note:
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Front wheel camber, adjusting Note: - Install special tool as shown in illustration and
slightly pre-tension.
- Loosen suspension strut/wheel bearing housing
connection.
- Adjust camber by turning the spindle to specified
setting.
- Tighten suspension strut/wheel bearing housing
connection.
- Check camber and if necessary, repeat
adjustment. Slight cant of tool is permitted. Do not move steering with tool in place! Before adjusting camber, it is essential to
examine all suspension components for damage
(visual inspection) and to replace any damaged
parts. Because bolts with a shank diameter of 11 mm
diameter have been installed as standard it is no
longer necessary to replace bolts to correct
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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
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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
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