Passat Sedan V6-3.6L (BLV) (2008): Steering and Suspension

Also for this vehicle: Passat 4Motion V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2005), Passat GLS 4Motion V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2002), Passat GLS L4-1.8L Turbo (AUG) (2001), Passat GLS V6 V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2001), Passat GLS Wagon L4-1.8L Turbo (AUG) (2001), Passat GLS Wagon L4-1.8L Turbo (AWM) (2002), Passat GLS Wagon V6 V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2001), Passat GLX V6 V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2001), Passat GLX Wagon V6 V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2001), Passat L4-1.8L Turbo (AWM) (2004), Passat L4-1984cc 2.0L DOHC (1991), Passat L4-1984cc 2.0L DOHC (9A) (1990), Passat Sedan 4Motion V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2003), Passat Sedan 4Motion V6-3.6L (BLV) (2007), Passat Sedan 4Motion W8-4.0L (BDP) (2002), Passat Sedan L4-1.8L Turbo (AWM) (2003), Passat Sedan L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (AAZ) (1995), Passat Sedan L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (AHH) (1998), Passat Sedan L4-1781cc 1.8L DOHC Turbo (ATW) (2000), Passat Sedan L4-1781cc 1.8L Turbo (AEB) (1999), Passat Sedan L4-1896cc 1.9L DSL Turbo (1Z) (1997), Passat Sedan L4-2.0L (ABA) (1996), Passat Sedan L4-2.0L Turbo (BPY) (2007), Passat Sedan L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA) (2010), Passat Sedan V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2000), Passat Sedan V6-2771cc 2.8L DOHC (AHA) (1998), Passat Sedan V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (1994), Passat Sedan V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) (1995), Passat Sedan V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) SFI (1997), Passat Syncro Sedan L4-1781cc 1.8L DOHC Turbo (ATW) (2000), Passat Syncro Sedan V6-2771cc 2.8L DOHC (AHA) (1999), Passat Syncro Wagon V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2000), Passat Syncro Wagon V6-2771cc 2.8L DOHC (AHA) (1998), Passat V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2004), Passat V6-3.6L (BLV) (2006), Passat Wagon 4Motion V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2003), Passat Wagon L4-1.8L Turbo (AWM) (2003), Passat Wagon L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (AAZ) (1996), Passat Wagon L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (AHU) (1997), Passat Wagon L4-1781cc 1.8L DOHC Turbo (ATW) (2000), Passat Wagon L4-1781cc 1.8L Turbo (AEB) (1998), Passat Wagon L4-2.0L (ABA) (1995), Passat Wagon L4-2.0L Turbo (BPY) (2008), Passat Wagon L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA) (2009), Passat Wagon V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2000), Passat Wagon V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (1994), Passat Wagon V6-3.6L (BLV) (2007), Passat (B3).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
- Alignment › System Information38 pages
  - Specifications › Front Wheel Alignment2 3
  - Service and Repair › Wheel Alignment Test Prerequisites2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…35
- Relays and Modules - Steering and Suspension29 pages
  - Relays and Modules - Steering27 pages
    Steering Column Control Module › Component Information18 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Electrical - Steering Column Electronics Coding Info.2 3
    Locations › Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module J5272
    Description and Operation › Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module (J764)2 3 4
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2 3
    Service and Repair › Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module2 3 4 5 6
    Steering Control Module › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest for Steering Control Module: › 4809-04 › Sep › 09 › Steering - Update Software After Part Replacement2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Control Module: › 4809-04 › Sep › 09 › Steering - Update Software After Part Replacement2 3
    Steering Mounted Controls Communication Module › Component Information3 pages
    Testing and Inspection
    Service and Repair › Multifunction Steering Wheel Control Module2
  - Relays and Modules - Suspension › Suspension Control Module › Component Information › Locations2
- Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension49 pages
  - Sensors and Switches - Steering › Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information3 pages
    Locations
    Service and Repair › Procedures2
  - Sensors and Switches - Suspension34 pages
    Acceleration Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information10 pages
    Locations
    Service and Repair › Front Body Acceleration Sensor2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information19 pages
    Locations › Rear Level Control System Sensors2
    Service and Repair › Front Suspension2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information3 pages
    Locations
    Service and Repair › Procedures2
    Suspension Control Pressure Sensor/Switch › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Suspension Mode Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information12 pages
    Locations › Left Front Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor G2222 3 4
    Service and Repair › Tire Pressure Sensor Assembly Overview2 3 4 5 6 7 8
- Steering114 pages
  - Power Steering7 pages
    Power Steering Fluid › Component Information › Specifications
    Steering Control Module › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Control Module: › 4809-04 › Sep › 09 › Steering - Update Software After Part Replacement2 3
    Customer Interest for Steering Control Module: › 4809-04 › Sep › 09 › Steering - Update Software After Part Replacement2 3
  - Relays and Modules - Steering27 pages
    Steering Column Control Module › Component Information18 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Electrical - Steering Column Electronics Coding Info.2 3
    Locations › Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module J5272
    Description and Operation › Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module (J764)2 3 4
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2 3
    Service and Repair › Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module2 3 4 5 6
    Steering Control Module › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Control Module: › 4809-04 › Sep › 09 › Steering - Update Software After Part Replacement2 3
    Customer Interest for Steering Control Module: › 4809-04 › Sep › 09 › Steering - Update Software After Part Replacement2 3
    Steering Mounted Controls Communication Module › Component Information3 pages
    Testing and Inspection
    Service and Repair › Multifunction Steering Wheel Control Module2
  - Sensors and Switches - Steering › Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information3 pages
    Locations
    Service and Repair › Procedures2
  - Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information3 pages
    Locations
    Service and Repair › Procedures2
  - Steering Column31 pages
    Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Seat Belt Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Steering Column Control Module › Component Information18 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Electrical - Steering Column Electronics Coding Info.2 3
    Locations › Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module J5272
    Description and Operation › Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module (J764)2 3 4
    Testing and Inspection › Component Tests and General Diagnostics2 3
    Service and Repair › Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module2 3 4 5 6
    Steering Column Cover › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Steering Column Lock › Component Information6 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Antitheft System - Steering Column Lock Replacement2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module (J764)2
  - Steering Gear › Component Information21 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Gear: › 4809-04 › Sep › 09 › Steering - Update Software After Part Replacement2 3
    Customer Interest for Steering Gear: › 4809-04 › Sep › 09 › Steering - Update Software After Part Replacement2 3
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
  - Steering Mounted Controls Assembly › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Electrical - Steering Wheel Buttons Different Temps.
  - Steering Mounted Controls Communication Module › Component Information3 pages
    Testing and Inspection
    Service and Repair › Multifunction Steering Wheel Control Module2
  - Steering Wheel › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
  - Tie Rod › Tie Rod End › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Suspension213 pages
  - Axle Beam › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
  - Ball Joint › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5
  - Control Arm › Control Arm Bushing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Control Arm Bushing: › 4011-01 › Jan › 11 › Suspension - Front Suspension Creaking Noises2 3
    Customer Interest for Control Arm Bushing: › 4011-01 › Jan › 11 › Suspension - Front Suspension Creaking Noises2 3
  - Cross-Member21 pages
    Front Cross-Member › System Information › Service and Repair › Subframe Without Steering Gear2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
    Rear Cross-Member › System Information › Service and Repair › Subframe2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Rear Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair › Overview2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
  - Rear Knuckle Alignment Link › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3 4
  - Relays and Modules - Suspension › Suspension Control Module › Component Information › Locations2
  - Sensors and Switches - Suspension34 pages
    Acceleration Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information10 pages
    Locations
    Service and Repair › Front Body Acceleration Sensor2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information19 pages
    Locations › Rear Level Control System Sensors2
    Service and Repair › Front Suspension2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information3 pages
    Locations
    Service and Repair › Procedures2
    Suspension Control Pressure Sensor/Switch › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Suspension Mode Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front Suspension2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
  - Strut / Shock Tower › Front Strut / Shock Tower › System Information › Service and Repair2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Subframe44 pages
    Front Subframe › System Information27 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Front Subframe: › 4010-01 › Sep › 10 › Suspension/Frame - Front Suspension Knocking Noises2 3
    Customer Interest for Front Subframe: › 4010-01 › Sep › 10 › Suspension/Frame - Front Suspension Knocking Noises2 3
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
    Front Subframe Mount › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Front Subframe Mount: › 4010-01 › Sep › 10 › Suspension/Frame - Front Suspension Knocking Noises2 3
    Customer Interest for Front Subframe Mount: › 4010-01 › Sep › 10 › Suspension/Frame - Front Suspension Knocking Noises2 3
    Rear Subframe › System Information › Service and Repair › Rear Suspension (FWD)2 3 4 5
    Rear Subframe Mount › System Information › Service and Repair2 3 4 5 6
  - Suspension Control (Automatic - Electronic)33 pages
    Acceleration Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information10 pages
    Locations
    Service and Repair › Front Body Acceleration Sensor2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information19 pages
    Locations › Rear Level Control System Sensors2
    Service and Repair › Front Suspension2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
    Suspension Control Module › Component Information › Locations2
    Suspension Control Pressure Sensor/Switch › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Suspension Mode Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information › Service and Repair › Overview2 3 4
  - Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Strut Mount › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Trailing Arm › Trailing Arm Bushing › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3 4
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information3 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Procedures2
- Wheels and Tires58 pages
  - Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information12 pages
    Locations › Left Front Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor G2222 3 4
    Service and Repair › Tire Pressure Sensor Assembly Overview2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Tire Monitoring System18 pages
    Low Tire Pressure Indicator › Component Information6 pages
    Description and Operation › Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Indirect System2 3
    Service and Repair › Automatically Learn Wheel Electronics2 3
    Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information12 pages
    Locations › Left Front Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor G2222 3 4
    Service and Repair › Tire Pressure Sensor Assembly Overview2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Tires › Tire Inflator Bottle › System Information › Service and Repair
  - Wheels › Component Information7 pages
    Specifications › Mechanical2
    Service and Repair › Position of Anti-Theft Wheel Bolts on Steel Wheels2 3 4 5
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information3 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Procedures2
  - Wheel Fastener › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications › Mechanical2
    Service and Repair › Wheel Bolt Tightening Specification2 3 4
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections