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Specifications Index

PASSAT SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service
1995-1996 A/C SYSTEM GENERAL SERVICING
1997 A/C SYSTEM GENERAL SERVICING
Torque
1995-1996 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1997 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
With Tripod-Type Joint 195 ft.lb (265 N.m)
With Bonded Axle Shaft Splines 66 ft.lb (90 N.m) Plus 1/8 turn
Battery 63 Amp Hr. Rating
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes
Service Specifications DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator DESCRIPTION
Torque N/A
Drive Belts
Adjustment
1.9L DRIVE BELT ROUTING
2.0L N/A
2.8L N/A
Drive Belt Routing
1.9L DRIVE BELT ROUTING
2.0L See "Removing & Installing Ribbed (Accessory) Drive Belts" graphics under TIMING BELT
2.8L See "Locating Engine Identification Number" graphic under ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
Engine Cooling
1.9L
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 19-22 psi
Thermostat R & I N/A
Water Pump R & I 1995: WATER PUMP
1996: WATER PUMP
1997: WATER PUMP
2.0L
General Service Specifications N/A
Radiator Cap Pressure N/A
Thermostat R & I N/A
Water Pump R & I WATER PUMP
2.8L
General Service Specifications N/A
Radiator Cap Pressure N/A
Thermostat R & I N/A
Water Pump R & I WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
Compression
1995 ENGINE COMPRESSION
1996 ENGINE COMPRESSION
1997 ENGINE COMPRESSION
1997 (2.8L) ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure
1995 (1.9L) Check oil pressure with engine at normal operating temperature. Minimum oil pressure with engine at 2000 RPM should be 29 psi (2.0 kg/cm2 ). Oil pressure should not exceed 102 psi (7.2kg/cm2 ) at higher engine RPM.
1995-1996 (2.0L) Check oil pressure with engine at normal operating temperature. Minimum oil pressure at idle is 29 psi (2.0 kg/cm2 FD). Minimum oil pressure at 2000 RPM is 43 psi (3.0 kg/cm2 FD).
1995-1997 (2.8L) Check oil pressure with engine at warm operating temperature. Minimum oil pressure at 2000 RPM is 29 psi (2.0 kg/cm2 ). If oil pressure is incorrect, check oil pump and oil pressure relief valve.
1996 (1.9L Turbo) Check oil pressure with engine at normal operating temperature. Minimum oil pressure with engine at 2000 RPM should be 29 psi (2.0 kg/cm2 ). Oil pressure should not exceed 102 psi (7.2kg/cm2 ) at higher engine RPM.
1997 (1.9L) Check oil pressure with engine at normal operating temperature. Minimum oil pressure with engine at 2000 RPM should be 29 psi (2.0 kg/cm2 ). Oil pressure should not exceed 102 psi (7.2kg/cm2 ) at higher engine RPM.
Overhaul
1995 (1.9L) ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
1995-1996 (2.0L) ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
1995-1997 (2.8L) ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
1996 (1.9L Turbo) ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
1997 (1.9L) ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque
1995 (1.9L) TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1995-1996 (2.0L) TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1995-1997 (2.8L) TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1996 (1.9L Turbo) TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1997 (1.9L) TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque 44 ft.lb (60 N.m) plus 1/4 turn
Fuel System
Pressure Specification
1995 FUEL PUMP
1996 FUEL PUMP
1997 (2.8L) FUEL PUMP
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
1995 FUEL PRESSURE
1996 (Diesel) FUEL DELIVERY & SYSTEM PRESSURES
1996 (Gasoline) FUEL PRESSURE TEST
1996-1997 (2.8L) FUEL PRESSURE
1997 (1.9L) FUEL DELIVERY & SYSTEM PRESSURES
Fuel Filter Location FUEL FILTER
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL FILTER
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
1995 FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
1996 FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
1997 FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
1997 (2.8L) FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
Ignition Wires (Resistance)
1995 Information Not Available
1996 HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
1997 (2.8L) HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
Ignition Wires (Routing) N/A
Spark Plug
1995
Bosch C9MCC
Gap .028-.031 In. (.70-.80 mm)
Torque 18 ft.lb (25 N.m)
1996
Bosch FR8DS
Gap .024 In. (.60 mm)
Torque 22 ft.lb (30 N.m)
1997 (2.8L)
Bosch C9MCC
Gap .028 In. (.70 mm)
Torque 18 ft.lb (25 N.m)
Starting
Starter
1995-1996 ON-VEHICLE TESTING
1997 ON-VEHICLE TESTING
Torque
1995-1996 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1997 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 81 ft.lb (110 N.m)