Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 20
Install the new shock absorber mount.
Step 21
Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
Step 22
Screw the shock strut piston rod upper fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 23
Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
Step 24
Install the protective shock absorber mounting cap.
Step 25
Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 26
Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
Replacement: strut mount – VW Passat Variant B6. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber cautiously tight when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 27
Tighten the top shock absorber fastening. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.+45°
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 28
Install and tighten the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 29
Install the fastening bolt. Attach the lower part of the shock absorber.
Step 30
Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 180 Nm torque.
Step 31
Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 32
Remove the support from under the stub axle.
AUTODOC recommends:
VW Passat 3C B6 Variant – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 33
Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 34
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 35
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
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