Passat Wagon L4-1781cc 1.8L Turbo (AEB) (1998)
Fig. 1 Loosening and tightening shock absorber mounting threaded connection
Removing and Installing
Shock absorber/coil spring, removing and installing
Removing
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Remove bolts (shown) with vehicle standing on its wheels (raise vehicle until bolts are accessible).
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Raise vehicle off ground to relieve pressure on coil spring.
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Pull rear axle down and remove coil spring with help of second technician.
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Disconnect shock absorber from rear axle.
1. Self-locking nut
2. Bolt
3. Shock absorber
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Remove shock absorber.
Installing
Install in reverse order
Tightening torques:
Shock absorber to rear axle: 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) + 90°
Shock absorber to body: 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)