How to carry out replacement: Anti Roll Bar Links 1.8 VW Passat 32B
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How to change front anti roll bar links on VW Passat Variant (33B) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW PASSAT Variant (32B). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the stabiliser links on VW PASSAT Variant (32B) 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 (32B) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. 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
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW PASSAT Variant (32B)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #16.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a combination spanner #16.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
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    Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
  9. Step 11
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    Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 12
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    Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
  11. Step 13
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  12. Step 14
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    Tighten the stabiliser link fastener. Use a combination spanner #16.
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