REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Volkswagen Passat B5 (from 1996 to 2004, the year of issue)

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	Passat B5
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				general information
				Unscrewing of the top fastening of the shock-absorber
				Removal and installation of shock absorbers and springs
				Removal and installation of bearings / rear wheel hub
				Strut wheel-drive vehicles
				Checking the shock absorber
				Disposal of the shock absorber
			Wheels and tires
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Unscrewing of the top fastening of the shock-absorber

Using key VW-3079 for holding the damper rod from turning when loosening the nuts of the top fastening of the shock-absorber

When unscrewing the nuts of the top fastening of the shock absorber using a key VW-3079, hold the shock-absorber rod from rotating.