How to carry out replacement: Strut Mount 1.8 Passat 3a5
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How to change front strut mount on VW Passat B3/B4 Estate (3A5, 35i) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.6, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 2.0, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.6 TD, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.9 D, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.9 TD, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.8, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.8, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.8 G60 Syncro, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 2.0 16V, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 2.8 VR6, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 2.9 VR6 Syncro, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 2.0 16V, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.6, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 2.0 Syncro, VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) 2.0 … View more

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Replacement: strut mount – VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 10
14.5-mm strut nut socket
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
HEX bit No.H6.
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: strut mount – VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I). Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  2. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  4. Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  5. Step 7
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: strut mount – VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  6. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 10
    Clean the fastener of the bracket that connects the brake hose to the shock strut.
    Step 11
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 12
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    Unscrew the brake hose fastening bracket from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 13
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    Disconnect the brake hose mounting bracket.
  10. Step 14
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 15
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  12. Step 16
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 17
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  14. Step 18
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
    Replacement: strut mount – VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
  15. Step 19
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  16. Step 20
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: strut mount – VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I). 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.
  17. Step 21
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 22
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    Compress the spring.
  19. Step 23
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a 14.5-mm strut nut socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  20. Step 24
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    Remove the top strut mount.
    Replacement: strut mount – VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  21. Step 25
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  22. Step 26
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a 14.5-mm strut nut socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
    Replacement: strut mount – VW PASSAT Variant (3A5, 35I). Tip:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  23. Step 27
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
  24. Step 28
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    Decompress the spring.
  25. Step 29
    Remove the assembled shock strut.
    Step 30
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    Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  26. Step 31
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    Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
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