Volkswagen Passat / Passat Variant (2011 year). Manual - part 17

dimension -a-.

Dimension -a- = 34 mm

Note

Item 17 of alignment bracket set can be used to check dimension -a- 

⇒ page 27

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– Install upper longitudinal member for wheel housing

⇒ page 52

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7

Repairing threads for securing sub‐

frame (suspension subframe)

WARNING

Observe safety notes!

Safety notes ⇒ General Information; Body Repairs, General Body

Repairs ; Safety notes

Note

The thread repair is described for the front left retaining bracket

for the subframe on this vehicle and the procedure, as appropri‐

ate, should be used for the other 3 retaining brackets.

1 - Longitudinal member
2 - Threaded plate (welded to

subframe retaining bracket)

Note

3 - Retaining bracket for sub‐

frame
4 - Helicoil thread insert

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Tools

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ M12x1.5 thread repair set -VAS 6058-
♦ Drill -VAS 6267-

7.2

Contents of thread repair kit

1 - Twist drill 12.5 mm ∅
2 - Thread-cutting tap M12 x

1.5
3 - Fitting spindle
4 - Thread insert M12 x 1.5 x

24 -VAS 6058/1-
5 - Pin breaker with magnetic

end

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Repairing threads

7.3.1

Drilling thread

– Drill out thread using twist drill.

Note

♦

The drill must be held by an assistant using an additional hand

support when drilling.

♦

Use drill -VAS 6267- when drilling and shaping.

♦

Do not cant drill.

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