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Volkswagen Passat B6 (from the year 2004)

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Volkswagen Passat B6

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			Overview
			Preliminary checks
				Check wheel play
				Check of effort on the steering wheel
				Leveling the power steering system
				Checking the tips of steering drafts and seals
				Check constant velocity joints
				Checking the tightness of power steering
				Check power steering fluid level
			Repair of steering
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Hit Counter by Digits

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Check of effort on the steering wheel

NOTE

Before the test, check the tire pressure, the type of tires and surface contact.

Set the steering wheel to the center position.

Remove the cover of the steering wheel.

Start the engine and set the idle speed.

Measurement of force on the steering wheel in both directions

Fig. 5.2. Measurement of force on the steering wheel in both directions

Using a torque wrench, measure the force on the steering wheel in both directions (Fig. 5.2).

Maximum permissible force: 6 Nm.

If the force on the steering wheel more than the maximum allowable, repair power steering.

Tighten the nut on the steering wheel.

Torque: 35 Nm.

Install the cover of the steering wheel.

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