Passat (B3)
Repairing rear axle (front-wheel drive vehicles) |
Note
t | The rear axle and wheel bearings are identical on basic and Plus running gear. |
t | Welding and straightening work must not be carried out on the axle beam. |
1 - | Wheel bolt, 110 Nm |
2 - | Self-locking hexagon nut, 70 Nm |
q | When nut is tightened, axle beam must be in the horizontal position (unladen vehicle state). |
3 - | Hexagon bolt, 25 Nm |
4 - | Suspension strut |
q | Removing and installing → Fig. to → Fig.. |
q | Dismantling and assembling → Chapter. |
5 - | Wheel bearing |
q | Repairing vehicles with drum brakes → Chapter. |
q | Repairing vehicles with disc brakes → Chapter. |
6 - | Self-locking hexagon nut, 80 Nm |
q | Use only self-locking nuts with captive washer. |
q | When nut is tightened, axle beam must be in the horizontal position (unladen vehicle state). |
7 - | Hexagon bolt |
q | Insert from centre of vehicle. |
8 - | Flange bolt, 70 Nm |
q | Reworking cap nut in longitudinal member when thread is damaged → Chapter. |
9 - | Bearing bracket with retainer for brake pressure regulator |
q | Installation position → Fig.. |
q | After installation, check total toe setting of rear axle and align if necessary. |
q | If possible do not loosen when removing rear axle. |
10 - | Hexagon nut with collar, 35 Nm |
11 - | Bracket for regulating spring |
12 - | Bonded rubber bush |
q | Inner: note installation position → Anchor. |
q | Outer: note installation position → Anchor. |
q | Removing → Chapter. |
q | Installing → Chapter. |
q | Renew only as pair. |
13 - | Axle beam |
q | Keep contact surface and tapped holes for stub axle free from paint and dirt. |
14 - | Retainer for handbrake cable |
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