Passat Wagon L4-1781cc 1.8L DOHC Turbo (ATW) (2000)
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Remove nut -1- and take out suspension strut.
Installing
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Install suspension strut so that hole (arrow) in lower spring retainer points to center of vehicle.
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Bolt suspension strut to support control arm.
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Tighten new nut to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
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Insert upper control arm into swing arm and tighten new nut -2- to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
Note: When tightening press upper control arm downward as far as possible
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Insert ABS wheel speed sensor wiring into retainer on brake caliper.
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Install new nuts for suspension strut and tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Ensure that the surface of the brake lines is not damaged.
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Install rubber grommets in plenum chamber.
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Install wheel and tighten to 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.)