Passat V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2004)
Check center position on steering rack
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Use special tool VAG 1907 to center the steering rack.
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For a description of the procedure, Refer to Steering Gear, Service and Repair, Steering Gear, Vehicles With 4 or 6 Cylinder Engines, Removing
and Installing.
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Check to make sure that the steering wheel is positioned as horizontally as possible on the steering column when the wheels are in the "straight
ahead" position.
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Reposition steering wheel if necessary.
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Remove special tool VAG 1907 after setting the toe/toe constant.
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Seal steering gear with hex socket head bolt -1-; tightening torque, Refer to Power Steering Gear, Disassembling and Assembling, See item 9 and,
Refer to Power Steering Gear For Vehicles With 5, 6 or 8-Cylinder Engine, Disassembling and Assembling, See - item 19.
1 - Hex socket head bolt
2 - Threaded hole in steering gear
Measurement Test Requirements
Test Requirements
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Check suspension, wheel bearing, steering and steering linkage for excessive play and damage.
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Tread depth difference of no more than 2 mm on an axle.
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Tires inflated to correct pressure.
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Vehicle unladen.
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Fuel tank must be full.
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Spare wheel and vehicle tools stowed at correct installation locations.
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The fluid reservoir for the windscreen/headlight washer system must be full.
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Make sure that the sliding plates and turn tables are not touching the end stop when checking the wheel alignment.