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
M8
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
M10
56.79 lbf⋅ft56.79 lbf⋅ft77 N⋅m
Gradually tighten screws crosswise.
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°
Flange nuts on the stub axle
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Nuts with washer assembly on stub axle
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°
Flange nuts on the stub axle
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Nuts with washer assembly on stub axle
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_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 1998 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon 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 Variant Wagon 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 1998 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1998 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon generations
In 1998 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Passat Variant Wagon. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.