Passat Sedan V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) SFI (1997)
Fig. 3 Suspension Strut, Removing And Installing
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Suspension strut is attached to the body by 4 retaining lugs in addition to the bolts. To remove, turn suspension strut until retaining lugs are
positioned above the cut-outs.
Fig. 4 Bolting Mounting Bracket To Axle Beam
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Angle of inclination to axle beam 13° 30' ± 1°.
Fig. 5 Bonded Rubber Mounting, Pressing 1st Half Out Of Axle Beam
NOTE: Before using special tool No. 3111, or equivalent, it is important to grease spindle with Molybdenum grease.
Fig. 6 Bonded Rubber Mounting, Pressing 2nd Half Out Of Axle Beam
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Thread base plate into the pressure plate 3111/5 from the opposite side.
NOTE: Mounting must not be driven out, otherwise the mounting seat will be widened and a tight seating of the new mounting cannot be assured.
Fig. 7 Rubber Bonded Mounting, Installation Position
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Protruding segment of bonded rubber mounting faces forward on inside and rearward on outside.