Passat V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2004)
Note: Do not damage joint protective boot when doing this!
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Loosen joint pin nut, do not remove completely.
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Press track-control link joint pin out from tapered seat.
Note: Do not damage joint protective boot when doing this!
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Remove nut -1-, take out hex bolt and remove both links -2- out upward.
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The slits in the wheel bearing housing must not be widened using a chisel or similar tool!
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If the hex bolt cannot be removed from the wheel bearing housing, then the hex bolt and the links -2- must be pressed out of the wheel bearing
housing.
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Swing wheel bearing housing in direction of arrow away to side, when doing this remove drive shaft pin from wheel hub.
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Remove nut from track-control link joint pin.
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Take off wheel bearing housing.
Installing
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Install wheel bearing housing.
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Install joint pins of control arm and guide control arms into wheel bearing housing.
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Screw on new self-locking nut and tighten.
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Counter hold joint pin with 4 mm AF hex key if necessary.
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Slide drive shaft outer joint pin into wheel hub and tighten new hex bolt hand tight.
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Insert upper control arms into wheel bearing housing, insert new bolt and tighten new nut -2-.
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When tightening press upper control arms downward as far as possible!
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Install tie rod.
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Tighten hex bolt.
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Screw on new self-locking nut and tighten.
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Connect ABS vehicle speed sensor.
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Screw on cover plate and tighten.
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Install disc brake, screw on brake caliper.
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Install wheel and tighten.
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Tighten drive shaft hex bolt.
Check and if necessary adjust the front axle, alignment must take place on a VW/Audi recommended alignment stand.