Volkswagen Passat 1995 Official Factory Repair Manual page 3394

Rear Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle
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Fig. 3 Suspension strut, removing and
installing
Suspension strut is attached to the body by 4
retaining lugs in addition to the bolts. To remove, turn
suspension strut until retaining lugs are positioned
above the cut-outs.
Fig. 4 Bolting mounting bracket to axle beam
Angle of inclination to axle beam 13 30'
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