Reworking Cap Nut In Side Member (Four Wheel Drive Vehicles) - Volkswagen PASSAT Repair Manual

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Reworking cap nut in side member (four
wheel drive vehicles)
If the threads of the cap nut in the side member
are damaged, it must either be retapped or the
cap nut must be drilled out.
- Remove control arm if necessary.
- Drill through damaged cap nut in the side
member using a 10.2 mm diameter drill from
underneath.
Note:
Do not tilt the drill when drilling.
WARNING!
Wear protective goggles.
1 - Cap nut
2 - Reinforcing plate
3 - Side member
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