Car gearbox Volkswagen Passat B3

Removal and installation of a transmission
The gearbox can be removed without dismantling the engine. First of all, you need to release the fastening of the three engine mounts. In this case, a crane or hoist is required...

All wheel drive
1 - engine 2 - clutch 3 - speed gearbox 4 - transmission drive shaft 5 - the driven shaft of the gearbox 6 - differential 7 - corner gear 8 - cardan shaft 9 - viscous coupling 10...

Checking the oil level in the gearbox
After installing the gearbox, check the oil level. As part of the service, an oil level check is not required. The oil does not need to be changed. Raise the vehicle in a...

Visual inspection of the gearbox for tightness
Oil leaks are possible in the following places: The junction of the crankcase and gearbox (flywheel seal/gearbox shaft seals). Filler plug/drain plug. Driveshaft flange at the...

Gear shifter
In VW PASSAT cars, two cable rods replace the already familiar system of gearshift control rods. This has the advantage that disturbing vibrations are transmitted to a lesser...

Gear selector adjustment
The gear selector must be adjusted if a particular gear does not engage, spontaneous disengagement occurs when engaged, or if the selector cables are released. When removing the...

Removal and installation of the gear selector lever
If the gearbox is removed, it is advisable to remove the shift levers of the gearbox together with the attached cables. This eliminates the need to adjust the gear selector after...

Removal and installation of cables of the switch of transfers
1 - cable traction gear shift 2 - cable traction gear selection Mount before installing shift cable. 3 - stopper 4 - cotter pin 5 - insulating element Between the gear selector...

Automatic transmission
At the request of the owner, VW PASSAT, in addition to models with diesel engines and a 75 hp gasoline engine, can be equipped with an automatic transmission. The automatic...

Checking the oil level / changing the oil in the automatic transmission
Until 12/94 Note: From 12/94 on vehicles with automatic transmission «01M» It is no longer necessary to check the oil level as part of a service. The oil must be changed every...

Automatic transmission gas draft adjustment
In order to quickly achieve the desired acceleration, for example, in the process of overtaking, the automatic transmission has a so-called accelerator switch, which is activated...

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