Passat Sedan 4Motion V6-3.6L (BLV) (2007)
‹› Place (V.A.G 1383 A) or something similar underneath (danger of accident if parts fall off when ejecting ball joint).
‹› To protect ball joint thread, leave nut on a few turns.
Installing
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Insert ball joint into wheel bearing housing.
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Install drive axle in wheel hub.
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Install new self-locking nut, and counter-hold using internal Torx bit (T40).
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Tighten nuts - arrows -.
‹› Make sure that the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.
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Install wheel and tighten. Specification, refer to => [ Tightening Specification for Mounting Wheels ] See: Wheels and Tires/Wheel
Fastener/Specifications/Tightening Specification For Mounting Wheels.
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Tighten drive axle bolt to wheel hub:
‹› Hex head bolt, refer to => [ Drive Axle Hex Bolt Connection, Loosening and Tightening ] See: Wheel Hub/Axle Nut/Service and Repair/Removal
and Replacement.
‹› Twelve point bolt, refer to => [ Drive Axle Twelve-Point Bolt, Loosening and Tightening ] See: Wheel Hub/Axle Nut/Service and
Repair/Procedures.
‹› Vehicle must not be standing on its wheels when doing this, otherwise wheel bearing will be damaged.