Passat Wagon L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (AHU) (1997)
Axle Beam: Service and Repair
Repair Cap Nut In Side Member
NOTE:
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If the threads of the cap nut in the side member are damaged, it must either be retapped or the cap nut must be drilled out.
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When drilling out proceed as follows:
1. Remove rear axle.
2. Drill through damaged cap nut in the side member using a 10.2 mm diameter drill from underneath.
NOTE: Do not tilt the drill when drilling.
WARNING: Wear protective goggles.
3. Cut new thread in the cap nut, 12 x 1.5 mm.
4. Use new bolts, Part No. N 010.127.4 (12 x 1.5 x 30 mm), and washer, Part No. N 011.531.7, or equivalent, to secure the rear axle.
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Tighten to: 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: The procedure described here must only be performed on one cap nut on each side of the vehicle.