Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.6, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 4.0 W8 4motion View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for PASSAT Variant (3B6) and other VW models
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Rod / Strut, wheel suspension
Tools
Replacement: front upper arm – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Pin punch
Hammer
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: front upper arm – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tip:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left upper control arms.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: front upper arm – VW Passat B5 Variant. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.9 TDI 2001 Control Arm - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the cowl grille seal.
  4. Step 4
    Raise up and remove the cowl grille.
    Step 5
    Changing Control Arm on VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0 2003 by yourself
    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 6
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 7
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  7. Step 8
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  8. Step 9
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  9. Step 10
    Changing of Control Arm on Passat 3B6 2002 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: front upper arm – VW Passat B5 Variant. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the wheel.
  11. Step 12
    Replacing Control Arm on Passat 3B6 2004 1.9 TDI by yourself
    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the upper control arm fasteners (2 pieces). Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  14. Step 15
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    Detach the upper control arm from the steering knuckle (2 pieces). Use a crowbar.
  15. Step 16
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 17
    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #16 (2 pieces).
    Step 18
    How to change Control Arm on Passat 3B6 2000 - free PDF and video manuals
    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a combination spanner #16 (2 pieces).
  17. Step 19
    Remove the stabilizer rod.
    Step 20
    How to replace VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.9 TDI 2001 Control Arm - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 21
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a combination spanner #18.
  19. Step 22
    Changing Control Arm on VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0 2003 by yourself
    Remove the fastening bolt.
  20. Step 23
    How to remove VW PASSAT 1.6 2004 Control Arm - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Detach the bottom part of the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
  21. Step 24
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Passat B5 Variant
  22. Step 25
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  23. Step 26
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  24. Step 27
    Changing of Control Arm on Passat 3B6 2002 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13.
  25. Step 28
    VW PASSAT 1.9 TDI Control Arm replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Remove the upper shock absorber mount assembled with the control arms.
  26. Step 29
    Replacing Control Arm on Passat 3B6 2004 1.9 TDI by yourself
    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  27. Step 30
    PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.6 2005 Control Arm DIY replacement workshop manual
    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the control arms to the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #16. Use a combination spanner #16.
  28. Step 31
    How to change Control Arm on VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2000 - tips and tricks
    Remove the fastening bolt.
  29. Step 32
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Passat 3B6 2001 1.6 Control Arm
    Remove the arm.
  30. Step 33
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  31. Step 34
    How to change Control Arm on Passat 3B6 2000 - free PDF and video manuals
    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front upper arm – VW Passat B5 Variant. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.Position the control arm according to its mounting holes.
  32. Step 35
    How to replace VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.9 TDI 2001 Control Arm - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Install the fastening bolt.
  33. Step 36
    Passat 3B6 1.8 T 20V 2002 Control Arm replacement: free workshop manuals
    Tighten the fastener connecting the control arms to the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.+90°
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
  34. Step 37
    Changing Control Arm on VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0 2003 by yourself
    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
  35. Step 38
    How to remove VW PASSAT 1.6 2004 Control Arm - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Install the upper shock absorber mount assembled with the control arms.
  36. Step 39
    How to replace Control Arm on VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2005: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.
    Replacement: front upper arm – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when screwing the fastening bolts in.
  37. Step 40
    How hard is it to do yourself: Control Arm replacement on Passat 3B6 2.0 TDI 2000 - download illustrated guide
    Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 22 nm torque.
  38. Step 41
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    Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
  39. Step 42
    Changing of Control Arm on Passat 3B6 2002 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #15. Do not tighten it.
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