How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.9 TDI Passat 3B6
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.6, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.3 VR5, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.8 T 20V, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.5 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.5 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.8 T … View more

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Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Combination spanner #16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Locking pliers
Shock absorber socket №5
Vice
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • 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 B5 Variant – 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
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  8. 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.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Passat B5 Variant. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  11. Step 11
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 12
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Passat B5 Variant. Professionals recommend:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 13
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  14. Step 14
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  15. Step 15
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 16
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a shock absorber socket #5. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 17
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  18. Step 18
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  19. Step 19
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    Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use locking pliers. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
  20. Step 20
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW Passat B5 Variant. AUTODOC recommends:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  21. Step 21
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  22. Step 22
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW Passat B5 Variant
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