1999 Volkswagen Passat Sedan B5 Chassis Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
expand_moreCamber front
| PR code 1BB | -0°20'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 30 minutes | |
| PR code 1BP | -0°35'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 30 minutes | |
| PR code 1BA | -0°35'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 30 minutes | |
| PR code 1BC | -0°35'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| PR code 1BE | -0°50'+0°25'-0°25' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 30 minutes | |
| Camber rear | -0°40'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| Conditions for axle measurement | Vehicle ready to drive with full tank. |
expand_moreFront tire pressure
| 2.3 VR5 Syncro/4motion with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1997.10–2000.11) | 2.5 bar |
| 2.3 VR5 with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1996.10–2000.11) | 2.5 bar |
| 2.5 TDI Syncro/4motion with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1998.12–2000.11) | 2.5 bar |
| 2.5 TDI Syncro/4motion with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1998.12–2000.11) | 2.5 bar |
| 2.5 TDI with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1998.7–2000.11) | 2.5 bar |
| 2.5 TDI with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1998.7–2000.11) | 2.5 bar |
| 2.8 Syncro with gasoline V6 2.8 L 177 HP engine (1997.5–1999.9) | 2.5 bar |
expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 188 HP engine (1999.9–2000.11)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.6 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.7 bar |
expand_more2.8 V6 Syncro/4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP, 280 N⋅m engine (1996.10–2000.11)
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.5 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.7 bar |
| 2.8 V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 177 HP engine (1997.5–1999.9) | 2.5 bar |
| 2.8 V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 188 HP engine (1999.9–2000.11) | 2.5 bar |
| 2.8 V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 188 HP engine (1999.9–2000.11) | 2.5 bar |
| 2.8 V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1996.8–2000.11) | 2.5 bar |
| 2.8 V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1996.8–2000.11) | 2.5 bar |
| 2.8 V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1996.8–2000.11) | 2.5 bar |
| 2.8 V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP, 280 N⋅m engine (1996.8–2000.11) | 2.5 bar |
| All other modifications | 2.3 bar |
expand_moreRear tire pressure
| 2.3 VR5 Syncro/4motion with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1997.10–2000.11) | 2.3 bar |
| 2.3 VR5 with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1996.10–2000.11) | 2.3 bar |
| 2.5 TDI Syncro/4motion with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1998.12–2000.11) | 2.3 bar |
| 2.5 TDI Syncro/4motion with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1998.12–2000.11) | 2.3 bar |
| 2.5 TDI with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1998.7–2000.11) | 2.3 bar |
| 2.5 TDI with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1998.7–2000.11) | 2.3 bar |
| 2.8 Syncro with gasoline V6 2.8 L 177 HP engine (1997.5–1999.9) | 2.3 bar |
expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 188 HP engine (1999.9–2000.11)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.4 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 3.1 bar |
expand_more2.8 V6 Syncro/4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP, 280 N⋅m engine (1996.10–2000.11)
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.3 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 3 bar |
| 2.8 V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 177 HP engine (1997.5–1999.9) | 2.3 bar |
| 2.8 V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 188 HP engine (1999.9–2000.11) | 2.3 bar |
| 2.8 V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 188 HP engine (1999.9–2000.11) | 2.3 bar |
| 2.8 V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1996.8–2000.11) | 2.3 bar |
| 2.8 V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1996.8–2000.11) | 2.3 bar |
| 2.8 V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1996.8–2000.11) | 2.3 bar |
| 2.8 V6 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP, 280 N⋅m engine (1996.8–2000.11) | 2.3 bar |
| All other modifications | 2.1 bar |
expand_moreToe-in front (total toe)
| Setting | 0°20'+0°04'-0°04' |
| Test value | 0°20'+0°10'-0°10' |
expand_moreToe-in rear
| 1.8 Syncro/4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11) | 0°16'+0°10'-0°10' |
| 1.8 Syncro/4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11) | 0°16'+0°10'-0°10' |
| 1.8 Syncro/4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP, 168 N⋅m engine (1996.10–2000.11) | 0°16'+0°10'-0°10' |
| 1.8 T Syncro with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP, 210 N⋅m engine (1996.11–2000.8) | 0°16'+0°10'-0°10' |
| 1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 114 HP engine (1999.8–2000.11) | 0°16'+0°10'-0°10' |
| 1.9 TDI Syncro/4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1996.10–2000.11) | 0°16'+0°10'-0°10' |
| 1.9 TDI Syncro/4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP, 235 N⋅m engine (1996.10–2000.11) | 0°16'+0°10'-0°10' |
| 2.3 VR5 Syncro/4motion with gasoline vr-5 2.3 L 148 HP at 6000 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1997.10–2000.11) | 0°16'+0°10'-0°10' |
| 2.5 TDI Syncro/4motion with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1998.12–2000.11) | 0°16'+0°10'-0°10' |
| 2.5 TDI Syncro/4motion with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1998.12–2000.11) | 0°16'+0°10'-0°10' |
| 2.8 Syncro with gasoline V6 2.8 L 177 HP engine (1997.5–1999.9) | 0°16'+0°10'-0°10' |
| 2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 188 HP engine (1999.9–2000.11) | 0°16'+0°10'-0°10' |
| 2.8 V6 Syncro/4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11) | 0°16'+0°10'-0°10' |
| 2.8 V6 Syncro/4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11) | 0°16'+0°10'-0°10' |
| 2.8 V6 Syncro/4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11) | 0°16'+0°10'-0°10' |
| 2.8 V6 Syncro/4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP engine (1996.10–2000.11) | 0°16'+0°10'-0°10' |
| 2.8 V6 Syncro/4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP, 280 N⋅m engine (1996.10–2000.11) | 0°16'+0°10'-0°10' |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| PR code 1BB | 0°20'+0°15'-0°10' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°15' | |
| PR code 1BP | 0°14'+0°15'-0°10' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°15' | |
| PR code 1BA | 0°20'+0°15'-0°10' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°15' | |
| PR code 1BC | 0°20'+0°15'-0°10' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°15' | |
| PR code 1BE | 0°28'+0°15'-0°10' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°15' | |
expand_moreTracking constant (per wheel)
| Setting | 0°09'+0°02'-0°02' |
| Test value | 0°09'+0°07'-0°07' |
expand_moreTread front
expand_moreStandard chassis
| With rim ET37 | 4.96 ft |
| With rim ET40 | 4.94 ft |
| With rim ET45 | 4.9 ft |
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
| With rim ET37 | 4.94 ft |
| With rim ET40 | 4.92 ft |
| With rim ET45 | 4.89 ft |
expand_moreTread rear
expand_moreStandard chassis
| With rim ET37 | 4.95 ft |
| With rim ET40 | 4.93 ft |
| With rim ET45 | 4.9 ft |
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
| With rim ET37 | 4.98 ft |
| With rim ET40 | 4.92 ft |
| With rim ET45 | 4.89 ft |
expand_moreWheel base
| Standard chassis | 8.86 ft |
| With heavy-duty chassis | 8.86 ft |
| With sports suspension | 8.86 ft |
| Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) | 20°00'+0°00'-0°00' |
| Wheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle) | 18°40'+0°30'-0°30' |
Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 1999 Volkswagen Passat Sedan.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1999 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Diagnostic Values
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Emission
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1999 Volkswagen Passat Sedan generations
In 1999 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Passat Sedan. Chassis specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.
Volkswagen Passat Sedan B5 model years
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