Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.6, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.3 VR5, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.8 T 20V, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.8 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.5 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.3 VR5 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 4.0 W8 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.5 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.8 T, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.8 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.8, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.8, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.8 4motion … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front anti roll bar link / front drop link on VW PASSAT 5 (B5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for PASSAT Variant (3B6) and other VW models

Anti-roll bar link

        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B5 GP Estate (3BG, 3B6) Diesel (130 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B5 GP Estate (3BG, 3B6) Petrol (102 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B5 GP Estate (3BG, 3B6) Petrol (115 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B5 GP Estate (3BG, 3B6) Petrol (170 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B5 GP Estate (3BG, 3B6) Petrol (150 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B5 GP Estate (3BG, 3B6) Petrol (193 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B5 GP Estate (3BG, 3B6) Diesel (150 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B5 GP Estate (3BG, 3B6) Diesel (150 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B5 GP Estate (3BG, 3B6) Diesel (130 hp)

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #16
                      
                        Drive socket # 16 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tip from AUTODOC:

Replace the stabiliser links on VW Passat B5 Variant in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Passat B5 Variant. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #16 (2 pieces).
Step 8

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a combination spanner #16 (2 pieces).
Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Passat B5 Variant. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 10

Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners.
Step 12

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 13

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 14

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 15

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 16

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Passat B5 Variant. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 17

Install the wheel.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Passat B5 Variant. AUTODOC experts recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 18

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 19

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 20

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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