Passat Sedan V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) SFI (1997)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
NOTE:
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If a vehicle has to be moved after removing the drive shaft, first install outer joint and tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) otherwise the wheel bearing
will be damaged
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Welding and straightening operations are not permitted on load bearing suspension components or those components which locate the wheels.
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Always replace self-locking nuts.
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Always replace corroded nuts/ bolts.
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Wheel bolt tightening torque: 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
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Directly below the component legend are the Fig. numbers. Please refer to these for information regarding removal and installation instructions.
1
Wheel Bolt,
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Tighten to: 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.)
2
Self-Locking 12-point Nut
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Tighten to: 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.) and turn 45° further (1/8)
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Loosening and tightening, refer to Transmission and Drivetrain
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Any paint residue and/or corrosion on thread of the outer joint must be removed before the nut is installed.
3
Screw
4
Brake Disc
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Repair instructions, refer to Brakes and Traction Control.
5
Brake Caliper
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Do not loosen brake hose when working on front suspension
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Hang up with wire or similar
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Replacing brake pads, refer to Brakes and Traction Control.
6
Countersunk Screw
7
Hub
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Pressing out, refer to Fig. 2
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Pressing in, refer to Fig. 6
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Pulling off inner race, refer to Fig. 3
8
Speed Sensor Rotor
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Only for vehicles with ABS
9
Hex Bolt
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Tighten to: 10 Nm (82 inch lbs.)