Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 1.4 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 1.4 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 1.6 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 1.4 TSI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 1.8 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TSI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 1.4 GTE Hybrid, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 1.5 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TSI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW PASSAT Variant (3G5). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 18
XZN socket bit # 6
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Wheel chock
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the stabiliser links on VW PASSAT Variant (3G5) in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW PASSAT Variant (3G5) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #18. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  8. Step 10
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    Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 11
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    Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
  10. Step 12
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    Tighten the stabiliser link fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
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    Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use XZN #6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
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