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Vehicles with Plus running gear
Vehicles with Plus running gear
The Plus running gear differs from the basic running gear in the following components:
t  Suspension link
t  Swivel joint
t  Wheel bearing housing
t  Anti-roll bar with coupling rod (not on Passat)
t  Drive shaft
t  Wheel hub
t  Brake disc
t  Brake caliper
t  Wheel rim
   
One of the identifying features of the Plus running gear is the connection between the swivel joint and the wheel bearing housing.
A - Connection between swivel joint and wheel bearing housing on basic running gear
B - Connection between swivel joint and wheel bearing housing on Plus running gear
The 5 wheel bolts on each wheel are the most visible identifying feature. The Passat VR6 to 09.93 is an exception. From 06.91, this vehicle was produced with 5 wheel bolts, but was gradually equipped with the Plus running gear from 02.92.
  N40-0026
Overview - vehicles with Plus running gear
ModelModel yearEngine
Golf GTIFrom 199285 kW
Golf GTI 16VFrom 1993110 kW
Golf VR6From 1992128 kW
Golf VR6 SyncroFrom 1994140 kW
Vento GTFrom 199285 kW
Vento VR6From 1992128 kW
Passat 16VFrom 1994110 kW
Passat VR6From 1994128 kW
Passat VR6 SyncroFrom 1994135 kW

   

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