Passat GLS 4Motion V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2002)
Make sure that the rubber mounting centralizer -arrow A-, seats in the hole of the axle beam -arrow B-.
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Insert bolt for mounting bracket and rear axle and tighten nut only until mounting bracket and rear axle are in position.
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Tighten bolts -arrows- for mounting bracket (110 Nm + 90°).
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Loosen bolt for bearing bracket and rear axle until the nut and the bolt can be turned by hand.
CAUTION: The mounting bracket on rear axle bolted union must be tightened only when the vehicle is standing on its wheels!
Otherwise the rubber mounting will be stressed, resulting in a reduced service life.
Further installation in reverse order
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Install wheel and tighten.
After installing check position of steering wheel during a test drive.
If steering wheel is not in straight ahead position, the front axle tracking must be checked!
Tightening torques:
Shock absorber to body - 45 Nm
Shock absorber to rear axle - 50 Nm + 90°
Rear axle to mounting bracket - 120 Nm + 90°