Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 21
Support the stub axle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 22
Tighten the arm fastening to the beam. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 95 Nm torque.
Step 23
Tighten the fasteners connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.+90°
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 24
Remove the support from under the stub axle.
Replacement: coil springs – VW Passat B6 3C Variant. Tip from AUTODOC:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 25
Treat all joints of the arm. Use copper grease.
Step 26
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 27
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – VW Passat 3C B6 Variant. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
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