How to carry out replacement: Springs 1.9 TDI Passat 3b5
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.6, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.8, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.8 T, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 2.3 VR5, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 2.8 V6, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 2.5 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 2.0, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 1.8, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 2.8 V6, VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) 2.8 V6 … View more

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 16
Combination spanner #16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW PASSAT Variant (3B5)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  10. Step 11
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 12
    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Step 13
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 14
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  12. Step 15
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    Take out the spring.
  13. Step 16
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 17
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
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