Volkswagen Passat 1995 Official Factory Repair Manual page 3341

Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle
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- Install ball joint splitter as shown in illustration and
press out ball joint.
1 - Splitter. Matra V 176
Note:
Place transmission jack VAG 1383/A, or
equivalent, underneath (danger of accident
through falling parts when pressing out the ball
joint).
Protect ball joint threads by threading nut on a
few turns.
Installing
- Install ball joint in wheel bearing housing.
- Thread on new self-locking nut, and counterhold
with hex key (6 mm AF).
1 - Hex key (6 mm AF), shortened by approx. 10
mm.
2 - Crowfoot insert or slotted ring socket insert
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3 - VAG 1331
- Secure ball joint to control arm (align to old marks).
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