expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support
M12
88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
M14
140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle steering
Lower steering column joint
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace nut.
Steering gear
47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
expand_moreSteering wheel
With hexagon-head screws
55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
With Torx screws
44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screw may be reused five times.
expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle
Adjusting screws
5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Nuts
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Track rod end on track rod
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle suspension
expand_moreSuspension strut bearing pedestal
On chassis
55.32 lbf⋅ft55.32 lbf⋅ft75 N⋅m
Shock-absorber piston rod
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_moreSuspension strut
At the bearing pedestal
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
At the transverse control arm
66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreWheel suspension
expand_moreFront axle drive shaft
expand_moreAt the gearbox
expand_moreM8
First stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Tighten screws crosswise.
Second stage
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_moreM10
First stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Tighten screws crosswise.
Second stage
56.79 lbf⋅ft56.79 lbf⋅ft77 N⋅m
expand_moreCentral screws
expand_moreM14
First stage
84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreM16
First stage
140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the axle control arm
First stage
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the stabiliser
First stage
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
Stabilizer mounting at the subframe
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreSupport joint at the stub axle
Flange nuts
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Nut with washer assembly
92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreLower front transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOn stub axle
Flange nuts
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Nut with washer assembly
92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreOn stub axle
Flange nuts
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Nut with washer assembly
92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreUpper front transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
On stub axle
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreUpper rear transverse control arm
expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal
First stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
Second stage
90°90°90°
On stub axle
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws and nuts must be replaced.
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 188 HP engine (1999.9–2000.11)
expand_moreCentral screws
expand_moreM14
First stage
84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreM16
First stage
140.14 lbf⋅ft140.14 lbf⋅ft190 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage
180°180°180°
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 2000 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 2000 Volkswagen Passat Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2000 Volkswagen Passat Sedan generations
In 2000 Volkswagen offered 3 generations of the Passat Sedan. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.