Volkswagen Passat User Manual

48-18
Installing
Install in reverse order.
- Check position of steering wheel and, if
necessary, align front end.
Note:
Tightening torques:
When lifting the engine/transmission assembly
guide the lower half of the universal joint shaft -A-
into the upper half -B- at the same time (second
mechanic necessary).
Coat boot with lubricant, e.g. soft soap, before
pulling onto steering gear.
Universal joint shaft 25 Nm (18 ft lb) halves
Steering gear 30 Nm (22 ft lb)
Tie rod joint 35 Nm (26 ft lb)
Subframe front and rear
70 Nm (52 ft lb) and turn 90 further
Rear subframe bracket 65 Nm (48 ft lb)
Page
18
of
99
Steering
12/7/2004
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Volkswagen Passat Specifications

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Brand	Volkswagen
Model	Passat
Category	Automobile
Language	English