Passat Syncro Wagon V6-2771cc 2.8L DOHC (AHA) (1998)
Connecting link to stabilizer bar 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
Control arm to wheel bearing housing 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.) +90°
Shock absorber to body 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Tightening torques:
Shock absorber to control arm 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.) + 90°
Always use new bolts
Brake caliper to bracket 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Always use new bolts
Disassembling and Assembling
Suspension strut, disassembling and assembling
Special tools required
VAG 1752/1
VAG 1752/7
3017A
Disassembling
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Insert VAG 1752/1 into coil spring.
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Check that coil spring is seated correctly in adapter VAG 1752/7 (arrow).
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Compress coil spring with VAG 1 752H until upper shock absorber mounting is free.
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Remove nut from piston rod using 3017A.
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Remove coil spring and components from shock absorber.
Assembling
Install in reverse order
CAUTION: The upper and lower ends of the coil spring must rest against the spring seat stop (arrow)