Volkswagen Passat 1995 Official Factory Repair Manual page 3360

Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle
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Fig. 1 Vibration damper, removing and
installing
The damper consists of two halves. Both halves are
joined to one another by spring pins (arrow).
Installation position
Note:
Only replace vibration damper with drive shaft
removed
Before driving in spring pin protect shaft paint
finish against damage.
To prevent axial movement apply adhesive tape
or a suitable adhesive to internal diameter.
Fig. 1 Vibration damper, installation position
1
When installing vibration damper -A- note correct
installation position. Ensure dimension "a" is
maintained.
Dim. "a" = 521 1 mm right shaft
264 1 mm left shaft (if installed)
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