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How to change rear suspension lower control arm on VW Passat CC (357) – replacement guide

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Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – VW PASSAT CC (357). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 18
Combination spanner #18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – VW PASSAT CC (357). AUTODOC experts 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 suspension lower control arm – VW PASSAT CC (357). Take the following steps:
  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 suspension lower control arm – VW PASSAT CC (357). 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 control arm fasteners. 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 #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the exhaust system fastener.
  8. Step 9
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    Make a mark on the crossmember and on the camber adjustment bolt.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  12. Step 13
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    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – VW PASSAT CC (357). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  13. Step 14
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    Take out the spring.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the arm.
  16. Step 17
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    Install a new suspension arm.
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