2011 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake

expand_moreBleed valve


All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake hose


At the brake caliper	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


Brake line	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Front axle brake caliper	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support


All other modifications	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Clean the ribbing


Front axle brake disc	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Wheel speed sensor	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering

expand_moreLower steering column joint


All other modifications	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.


Steering column	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreSteering gear


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreSteering wheel


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	180° detach
Third stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m


Track rod end on track rod	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension

expand_moreShock absorber

expand_moreBottom


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOn chassis


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Shock-absorber piston rod	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreSuspension strut

expand_moreOn chassis


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

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_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreAt the gearbox

expand_moreM8


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreM10


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreCentral screws

expand_moreHexagon


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreBi-hexagon

Figure 1. Wheel suspension, Front axle drive shaft, Bi-hexagon.

expand_moreWith ribbing
See figure 1.


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

Figure 2. Wheel suspension, Front axle drive shaft, Bi-hexagon.

expand_moreWithout ribbing
See figure 2.


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreFront axle stabiliser mounting


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Stabiliser mounting at the stabiliser	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Replace nut.

expand_moreStabilizer mounting at the subframe


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreSupport joint at the stub axle


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm


Aluminium forged transverse control arm	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Cast-iron wishbone	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
From sheet metal	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreTransverse control arm


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreLower front transverse control arm

expand_moreAt the subframe

expand_moreM12 × 1,5 screws


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm

expand_moreAt the subframe

expand_moreM10


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOn chassis

expand_moreM12 × 1,5 screws


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing

expand_moreCentral screws

expand_moreHexagon


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreBi-hexagon

Figure 3. Wheel suspension, Wheel hub wheel bearing, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.

expand_moreWith ribbing
See figure 3.


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

Figure 4. Wheel suspension, Wheel hub wheel bearing, Central screws, Bi-hexagon.

expand_moreWithout ribbing
See figure 4.


First stage	147.51 lbf⋅ft147.51 lbf⋅ft200 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreOn stub axle

expand_moreWheel bearing unit


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreWheels and tires


Tire pressure sensors	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Replace the screw.
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 2011 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.

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2011 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon generations

In 2011 Volkswagen offered 4 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.

B2 facelift

Type 32B

B5.5 facelift

PL45

Type 3B6

B7

PQ46

Type 365

2011 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon B6 Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2011 Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon generations

B2 facelift

B5.5 facelift

B7

Volkswagen Passat Variant Wagon B6 model years

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