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How to change rear lower arm on VW Passat 3C B6 Variant – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear suspension arm VW PASSAT VARIANT B6 3C [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: rear lower arm – VW Passat Variant B6. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
XZN socket bit # 10
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: rear lower arm – VW Passat 3C5. Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: rear lower arm – VW Passat 3C B6 Variant. Use the following procedure:
  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.
    Replacement: rear lower arm – VW Passat Variant B6. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
    Clean the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 9
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use XZN #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a crowbar.
    Step 12
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 13
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    Install a new arm. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 14
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    Install the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 15
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    Screw in the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 16
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    Screw the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use XZN #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 nm torque.
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