How to carry out replacement: Anti Roll Bar Links 1.9 TDI Passat 3b2
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How to change rear anti roll bar links on VW PASSAT (3B2) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT (3B2) 2.8 V6 Syncro/4motion, VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.8 Syncro/4motion, VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.9 TDI Syncro/4motion, VW PASSAT (3B2) 2.3 VR5 Syncro/4motion, VW PASSAT (3B2) 2.5 TDI Syncro/4motion, VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW PASSAT (3B2) 2.0 4motion … View more

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Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW PASSAT (3B2). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #15
Drive socket # 15
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the stabiliser links on VW PASSAT (3B2) in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW PASSAT (3B2). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear 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 (3B2)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the control arm. Use a drive socket #15.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #15.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the stabiliser bar. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
    Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW PASSAT (3B2). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
  11. Step 12
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    Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners. Use a combination spanner #15.
  12. Step 13
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    Screw the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
  13. Step 14
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
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