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How to change rear anti roll bar links on VW Passat Saloon (3C2) – replacement guide
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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.
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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All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for Passat Saloon (3C2) and other VW models
Anti-roll bar link
Alternative products

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:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW PASSAT (3C2)
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean all joints of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 8Clean all joints of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 9Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 10Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 11Remove the stabilizer rod.
- Step 12Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 13Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
- Step 14Tighten the stabiliser link fastener. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 15Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
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