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 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 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 rear anti roll bar link / rear drop link on VW PASSAT B6 (3C5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for Passat Variant (3C5) and other VW models

Anti-roll bar link

        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B6 Variant (3C5) Diesel (120 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B6 Variant (3C5) Petrol (115 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B6 Variant (3C5) Petrol (150 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B6 Variant (3C5) Diesel (105 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B6 Variant (3C5) Diesel (140 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B6 Variant (3C5) Petrol (102 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B6 Variant (3C5) Diesel (122 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B6 Variant (3C5) Diesel (136 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Passat B6 Variant (3C5) Diesel (170 hp)

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Passat B6 3C Variant. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #16
                      
                        HEX bit no.H5.
                      
                        XZN socket bit # 6 
                      
                        Drive socket # 16 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: anti roll bar links – Passat 3C5. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace the stabiliser links on VW Passat 3C B6 Variant) 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 – 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 rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Passat B6 3C Variant
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the stabiliser bar. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW Passat 3C5. AUTODOC recommends:
Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 10

Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link. Use a crowbar.
Step 12

Tighten the stabiliser link fastener. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use HEX No.H5.
Step 13

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 Nm torque.
Step 14

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 Nm torque.
Step 15

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 16

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 17

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Passat B6 3C Variant. AUTODOC experts recommend:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 18

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. VW Passat Variant B6
Step 19

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 20

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 21

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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