Passat Sedan V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) SFI (1997)
Front Cross-Member: Service and Repair
Repair Cap Nut In Side Member
Repair Cap Nut In Side Member
If the threads of the cap nut in the side member are damaged, the thread must either be retapped or the cap nut must be drilled out.
When drilling out proceed as follows:
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Support engine/transmission assembly with 10-222A and legs 10-222A/1.
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Remove the subframe.
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Drill out the damaged side member cap nut with a 10.2 mm diameter drill from underneath.
NOTE: When drilling do not tilt the drill.
WARNING: Wear protective goggles.
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Cut new 12 x 1.5 mm thread in cap nut.
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Use a new bolt/washer assembly to secure subframe as noted in the table below.
LEGEND
1 - Bolt/Washer
2 - Cap Nut
3 - Side Member
4 - Subframe
5 - Bonded Rubber Mounting/Control Arm
BOLT/WASHER ASSEMBLIES FOR SUBFRAME
Securing point: Front Subframe
Thread: 12 x 1.5 mm
Bolt Size: 12 x 1.5 x 95 10.9 mm
Manufacturers Part No: N 101 612.0 (1)
Securing point: Rear Subframe
Thread: 12 x 1.5 mm
Bolt Size: 12 x 1.5 x 95 10.9 mm
Manufacturers Part No: N 101 612.0 (1)
Securing point: SubFrame Bracket
Thread: 10 mm
Bolt Size: 10 x 38 10.9 mm
Manufacturers Part No: N 019 541.1
Securing point: Engine Front Crossmember To Side Member
Thread: 10 mm
Bolt Size: 10 x 75 10.9 mm
Manufacturers Part No: N 904 078.01 (1)
NOTE (1): These bolts are not listed on the parts microfiche. They must be specially ordered.