Replacement: strut mount – VW PASSAT (3C2). AUTODOC recommends:
The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the right and left shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
Both mounts of the rear shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: strut mount – VW PASSAT (3C2). Take the following steps:
Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3
Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW PASSAT (3C2)
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 7
Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Replacement: strut mount – VW PASSAT (3C2). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 9
Remove the spring.
Step 10
Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
Step 11
Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
Replacement: strut mount – VW PASSAT (3C2). Tip:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 12
Remove the shock absorber.
Step 13
Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
Step 14
Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15
Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #14.
Step 16
Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
Step 17
Install the new mount, boot, and bump stop on the shock absorber.
Step 18
Fix the shock absorber mount. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 19
Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
Step 20
Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
AUTODOC recommends:
VW PASSAT (3C2) – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 21
Tighten the shock absorber mount fasteners. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.+45°
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 22
Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 23
Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 180 Nm torque.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 24
Install the spring.
Step 25
Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 26
Tighten the fasteners connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.+90°
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 27
Remove the support from under the rear arm.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – VW PASSAT (3C2). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 28
Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 29
Install the wheel.
Replacement: strut mount – VW PASSAT (3C2). Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 30
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 31
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 32
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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