TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| Front Suspension Strut-To-Spindle Housing Nut | 70 (95) |
| Wheel Bolts | 81 (110) |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | (1) Preferred | (1) Range |
|---|
| Passat (1995-97, FWD) |
| 1.9L & 2.0L (Base Suspension) |
| Camber |
| Front (2) | 1° 20' | 1° To -1° 40' |
| Rear (3) | 1° 30' | 1° 20' To -1° 40' |
| Caster (Front) (4) | 1° 40' | 1° 10' To 2° 10' |
| Toe-In (Total) |
| Front (Wheels Not Pressed) (5) | 0° | 10' To 10' |
| Rear (6) | 20' | 10' To 30' |
| Toe Angle Difference At 20° Left & Right Lock |
| Front | 1° 10' | 40' To -1° 40' |
| 2.8L (VR6, Plus Suspension) |
| Camber |
| Front (2) | 1° 10' | 50' To -1° 30' |
| Rear (3) | 1° 30' | 1° 20' To -1° 40' |
| Caster (Front) (4) | 3° 20' | 2° 50' To 3° 50' |
| Toe-In (Total) |
| Front (Wheels Not Pressed) (5) | 0° | 10' To 10' |
| Rear (6) | 20' | 10' To 30' |
| Toe Angle Difference At 20° Left & Right Lock |
| Front | 1° 40' | 1° 10' To -2° 10' |
| (1) Measurement is in degrees and minutes. (2) Front camber measured with front wheels in straight-ahead position. Maximum permissible difference between sides is 20'. (3) Rear camber is not adjustable. Maximum permissible difference between sides is 20'. (4) Caster is not adjustable. Maximum permissible difference between sides is 30'. (5) To adjust front toe-in, rotate right tie rod end only. (6) Rear toe is not adjustable. |
| (1) | Measurement is in degrees and minutes. |
| (2) | Front camber measured with front wheels in straight-ahead position. Maximum permissible difference between sides is 20'. |
| (3) | Rear camber is not adjustable. Maximum permissible difference between sides is 20'. |
| (4) | Caster is not adjustable. Maximum permissible difference between sides is 30'. |
| (5) | To adjust front toe-in, rotate right tie rod end only. |
| (6) | Rear toe is not adjustable. |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS - 1995-97 (FWD ONLY)
| Application | (1) Preferred | (1) Range |
|---|
| Passat (1995-97, AWD) |
| 2.0L (Base Suspension) |
| Camber |
| Front (2) | 1° 20' | 1° To -1° 40' |
| Rear (3) | 1° 15' | 45' To -1° 45' |
| Caster (Front) (4) | 1° 40' | 1° 10' To 2° 10' |
| Toe-In (Total) |
| Front (Wheels Not Pressed) (5) | 0° | 10' To 10' |
| Rear (6) | 15' | 5' To 35' |
| Toe Angle Difference At 20° Left & Right Lock |
| Front | 1° 10' | 40' To -1° 40' |
| 2.8L (VR6, Plus Suspension) |
| Camber |
| Front (2) | 1° 10' | 50' To -1° 30' |
| Rear (3) | 1° 15' | 45' To -1° 45' |
| Caster (Front) (4) | 3° 20' | 2° 50' To 3° 50' |
| Toe-In (Total) |
| Front (Wheels Not Pressed) (5) | 0° | 10' To 10' |
| Rear (6) | 15' | 5' To 35' |
| Toe Angle Difference At 20° Left & Right Lock |
| Front | 1° 40' | 1° 10' To -2° 10' |
| (1) Measurement is in degrees and minutes. (2) Front camber measured with front wheels in straight-ahead position. Maximum permissible difference between sides is 30' (base suspension) or 20' (plus suspension). (3) Rear camber is not adjustable. Maximum permissible difference between sides is 30'. (4) Caster is not adjustable. Maximum permissible difference between sides is 30'. (5) To adjust front toe-in, rotate right tie rod end only. (6) Rear toe is not adjustable. |
| (1) | Measurement is in degrees and minutes. |
| (2) | Front camber measured with front wheels in straight-ahead position. Maximum permissible difference between sides is 30' (base suspension) or 20' (plus suspension). |
| (3) | Rear camber is not adjustable. Maximum permissible difference between sides is 30'. |
| (4) | Caster is not adjustable. Maximum permissible difference between sides is 30'. |
| (5) | To adjust front toe-in, rotate right tie rod end only. |
| (6) | Rear toe is not adjustable. |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS - 1995-97 (ALL WHEEL DRIVE ONLY)
