Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT Estate Van (365) 1.4 TSi BlueMotion, VW PASSAT Estate Van (365) 1.6 TDi BlueMotion, VW PASSAT Estate Van (365) 2.0 TDi BlueMotion, VW PASSAT Estate Van (365) 1.8 TSI, VW PASSAT Estate Van (365) 2.0 TDi BlueMotion, VW PASSAT Estate Van (365) 3.6 FSi 4motion, VW PASSAT Estate Van (365) 2.0 TSI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for PASSAT Estate Van (365) and other VW models

Anti-roll bar link

        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B7 Box Body / Estate (365) Petrol (211 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B7 Box Body / Estate (365) Petrol (299 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B7 Box Body / Estate (365) Diesel (140 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B7 Box Body / Estate (365) Petrol (160 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B7 Box Body / Estate (365) Diesel (170 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B7 Box Body / Estate (365) Diesel (105 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B7 Box Body / Estate (365) Petrol (122 hp)

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW PASSAT Kasten/Kombi (365). List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        XZN socket bit # 6 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on VW PASSAT Kasten/Kombi (365) 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 Kasten/Kombi (365). Recommended sequence of steps:

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.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW PASSAT Kasten/Kombi (365)
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 shock strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #18. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the stabilizer rod.
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 #18. Use XZN #6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 nm torque.
Step 13

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use XZN #6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 nm torque.
Step 14

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 15

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW PASSAT Kasten/Kombi (365)
Step 16

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

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 18

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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