How to carry out replacement: Springs 1.9 TDI Passat B6
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: coil springs – VW PASSAT (3C2). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – VW PASSAT (3C2). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – VW PASSAT (3C2). Recommended sequence of steps:
  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.
    Replacement: coil springs – VW PASSAT (3C2). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Make a mark on the camber adjustment bolt.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the support from under the arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – VW PASSAT (3C2). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the spring.
  12. Step 14
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 15
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 16
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  15. Step 17
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  16. Step 18
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    Install the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar.
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