Car Suspension Repair Volkswagen Passat B3 1988-1993

Front axle device
The load-bearing structural element of the front axle is the front axle beam, which is bolted to the body. The engine and gearbox are connected to the front axle beam through...

Front suspension device
1 - nut, 60 Nm Self-locking, always replace. 2 - shock absorber strut 3 - nut, 95 Nm 4 - bolt To correct the camber, a bolt with a reduced section is required. 5 - bolt, 45 Nm 6 -...

Removal and installation of a rack of a forward shock-absorber
Removing Remove wheel cover. Unscrew the nut securing the wheel hub to the propeller shaft and remove it together with the washer. Caution: Loosening and tightening the nut must...

Shock absorber strut device
Until 9/93 (basic running gear) 1 - shock absorber 2 - sewn casing 3 - buffer 4 - twisted spring Replaced individually. 5 - washer 6 - spring plate 7 - thrust bearing Replace only...

Removal and installation of the shock absorber / disassembly of the shock absorber strut
Removing Remove shock absorber see above . In order to remove the shock absorber with the rack installed, it is necessary to pre-compress the coil spring. VAG workshops use a...

Removal and installation of cardan shaft
Attention: When the cardan shaft is dismantled, the car must not be moved, because in the absence of axial preload, the hub bearing is damaged. If necessary, install an external...

Cardan shaft device
1 - retaining ring Always replace. 2 - sealing gasket Only for CV joints with an outer diameter of 100 mm. Always replace the gasket. Before installation, remove the protective...

Disassembly and assembly of the cardan shaft
General instructions Replace defective bellows immediately. To replace the covers, the cardan shaft must be disassembled. If dirt has penetrated the grease, wash the joint and...

Visual inspection of the front wheel suspension
Checking the corrugated covers of cardan shafts Raise the car. Pay attention to whether there are traces of oil on the corrugated covers and on the parts next to them. Check the...

General information about the rear axle
Rear axle in VW Passat (except vehicles with all-wheel drive) has wheel suspension on trailing arms connected to a beam mounted on the body, with adjustable installation of...

Rear shock absorber device
1 - shock absorber Install shock absorbers with the same color designation. They differ depending on the engine power and vehicle equipment. 2 - bottom spring plate 3 - retaining...

Removal and installation / disassembly of the rear shock absorber strut
Attention: For vehicles with all-wheel drive, some parts of the strut support have been changed. Vehicles with adjustable ride height are not considered (optional equipment), in...

Wheel with drum brake
1 - protective cap 2 - cotter pin Always replace. 3 - crown lock washer 4 - hex nut For adjusting the radial clearance in a bearing. 5 - pressure washer 6 - outer wheel bearing...

Removal and installation of the bearing of a nave of a back wheel
Removing Loosen the rear wheel bolts. Raise the car from behind. Remove brake drum or brake disc, see chapter « Brake system ». Remove wheel bearings. Attention: Bearings to be...

Wheel bearing clearance adjustment
Loosen wheel bolts. Raise the vehicle from the rear, see section « Vehicle lifting ». Remove rear wheel. Pull off the protective cap. Various tools can be used to squeeze the cap,...

Wheel with disc brake
1 - axle trunnion Attention: Straightening of the axle trunnion is not allowed. Only use pins with six mounting holes. 2 - protective cover 3 - Belleville spring The large bearing...

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Car suspension repair Volkswagen Passat B3