How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.9 TDI Passat 3b5
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How to change rear shock absorbers on VW PASSAT Variant (3B5) – replacement guide

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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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Replacement: shock absorbers – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). 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 Variant (3B5). 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 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.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). Tip:
    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 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: shock absorbers – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  10. Step 11
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. 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 Variant (3B5). Professionals recommend:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  13. Step 14
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  14. Step 15
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. 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.
  16. Step 17
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  17. Step 18
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  18. 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.
  19. Step 20
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). AUTODOC recommends:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  20. Step 21
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  21. 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 Variant (3B5)
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