Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 1.6 FSI, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 2.0 FSI, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 1.9 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 1.6, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 2.0 TFSI, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 3.2 FSI 4motion, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 2.0 TDI 16V 4motion, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 2.0 FSI 4motion, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 3.6 R36 4motion, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 3.6 FSI 4motion, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 3.6 FSI, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 1.4 TSI, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 1.8 TSI, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 2.0 FSI, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 1.4 TSI EcoFuel, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 2.0 BlueTDI, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 1.6 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Saloon (3C2) 1.8 TSI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: anti roll bar links – VW PASSAT (3C2). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #16
Drive socket # 16
XZN socket bit # 6
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the stabiliser links on VW PASSAT (3C2) in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW PASSAT (3C2) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Clean all joints of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  10. Step 12
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    Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 13
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    Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
  12. Step 14
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    Tighten the stabiliser link fastener. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 15
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    Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
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