Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.6 FSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 FSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.9 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.6, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TFSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 3.2 FSI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI 16V 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 FSI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 3.6 R36 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.4 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.8 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.4 TSI EcoFuel, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 BlueTDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.6 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.8 TSI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change a front strut mount VW PASSAT VARIANT B6 3C [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for Passat Variant (3C5) and other VW models

Anti-Friction Bearing, suspension strut support mounting

        Anti-Friction Bearing, suspension strut support mounting for Passat B6 Variant (3C5) Diesel (120 hp)
      
        Anti-Friction Bearing, suspension strut support mounting for Passat B6 Variant (3C5) Petrol (115 hp)
      
        Anti-Friction Bearing, suspension strut support mounting for Passat B6 Variant (3C5) Petrol (150 hp)
      
        Anti-Friction Bearing, suspension strut support mounting for Passat B6 Variant (3C5) Diesel (105 hp)
      
        Anti-Friction Bearing, suspension strut support mounting for Passat B6 Variant (3C5) Diesel (140 hp)
      
        Anti-Friction Bearing, suspension strut support mounting for Passat B6 Variant (3C5) Petrol (102 hp)
      
        Anti-Friction Bearing, suspension strut support mounting for Passat B6 Variant (3C5) Diesel (122 hp)
      
        Anti-Friction Bearing, suspension strut support mounting for Passat B6 Variant (3C5) Diesel (136 hp)
      
        Anti-Friction Bearing, suspension strut support mounting for Passat B6 Variant (3C5) Petrol (200 hp)

Replacement: strut mount – VW Passat Variant B6. Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #19
                      
                        Combination spanner #21
                      
                        Drive socket # 13 
                      
                        Drive socket # 17 
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        Drive socket # 21 
                      
                        Drive socket # 24 
                      
                        HEX bit no.H5.
                      
                        HEX bit no.H6.
                      
                        Torx bit T30
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Ball joint puller
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Fender cover
                      
                        Wheel chock

Buy tools

Replacement: strut mount – VW Passat 3C5. AUTODOC experts recommend:

All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: strut mount – VW Passat Variant B6. 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.

Replacement: strut mount – VW Passat 3C B6 Variant. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a crowbar.
Step 7

Disconnect the ABS sensor electric socket. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 8

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 9

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.

Replacement: strut mount – VW Passat 3C5. AUTODOC recommends:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 11

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 12

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the brake disc.
Step 14

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 15

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

Step 16

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 18

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 20

Clean the wheel hub fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 21

Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #24.
Step 22

Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 23

Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 24

Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
Step 25

Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub.
Step 26

Lower the car. Open the bonnet.
Step 27

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 28

Remove the cowl grille seal.
Step 29

Remove the clips of the plastic cowl grille.
Step 30

Raise up and remove the cowl grille.
Step 31

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 32

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Passat Variant B6
Step 33

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 34

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – VW Passat 3C B6 Variant. Tip:
Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
Step 35

Compress the spring.

Step 36

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 37

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 38

Remove the top strut mount.

Replacement: strut mount – VW Passat 3C5. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 39

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 40

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #21. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.

Replacement: strut mount – VW Passat Variant B6. Tip from AUTODOC:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 41

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
Step 42

Decompress the spring.

Step 43

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 44

Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 45

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.

AUTODOC recommends:
VW Passat 3C B6 Variant – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 46

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 15 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 47

Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.

Step 48

Install and secure the cowl grille.
Step 49

Install the fasteners of the wiper plastic cowl grille.
Step 50

Install the cowl grille seal. Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 51

Close the hood. Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 52

Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 53

Install the drive shaft into the wheel hub.
Step 54

Connect the lower arm to the steering knuckle.

Step 55

Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 56

Tighten the hub. Use a drive socket #24. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 57

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H5. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 58

Install the brake disc.
Step 59

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
Step 60

Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 61

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 200 Nm torque.
Step 62

Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 63

Connect the ABS sensor electric socket. Use a hammer.
Step 64

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 65

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 100 nm torque.
Step 66

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 67

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – VW Passat 3C B6 Variant. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 68

Install the wheel.

Replacement: strut mount – VW Passat 3C5. AUTODOC experts recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 69

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 70

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 71

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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