expand_moreRear axle stabilizer support at the stub axle
Aluminium stub axle
40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Steel stub axle
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_moreTrack control arm
expand_moreUpper
At the axle support
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
expand_moreOn stub axle
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreLower
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
On stub axle
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_more1.8 Syncro/4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP, 168 N⋅m engine (1996.10–2000.11)
expand_moreAluminium stub axle
First stage
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
Wheel bearing unit
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
expand_moreWheels and tires
Wheel attachment
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1996 Volkswagen Passat Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Passat Sedan service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 1996 Volkswagen Passat Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1996 Volkswagen Passat Sedan generations
In 1996 Volkswagen offered 3 generations of the Passat Sedan. Rear suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.