Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.6 FSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 FSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.9 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.6, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TFSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.4 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.8 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 3.6 FSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.4 TSI EcoFuel, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 BlueTDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.6 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.8 TSI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear wheel bearing / rear hub bearing on VW PASSAT B6 (3C5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Wheel bearing kit

Replacement: wheel bearing – Passat 3C5. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Torx bit T30
                    
                      XZN socket bit # 16 
                    
                      Combination spanner #15
                    
                      Drive socket # 13 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Impact screwdriver
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Rubber mallet
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Passat B6 3C Variant. AUTODOC recommends:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your VW Passat 3C B6 Variant car.
The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Passat Variant B6.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

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.

Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Passat 3C5. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Put the parking brake system into service mode.
Step 7

Clean the parking brake connector. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 8

Unplug the parking brake connector.
Step 9

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Passat B6 3C Variant. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 11

Remove the brake pads.
Step 12

Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.

Please note!
Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
Step 13

Unscrew the hub bearing mounting. Use XZN #16. Use a tap wrench.
Step 14

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use an impact screwdriver.
Step 15

Remove the brake disc.
Step 16

Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
Step 17

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 18

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Passat 3C5. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 19

Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
Step 20

Treat the hub where it contacts the brake disk. Use copper grease.
Step 21

Install the brake disc.
Step 22

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
Step 23

Tighten the fastener of the wheel hub bearing. Use XZN #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 200 Nm torque.+180°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 24

Install the hub bearing protection cap. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 25

Install the brake pads.
Step 26

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.

Step 27

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 28

Plug in the parking brake connector.
Step 29

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 30

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: wheel bearing – VW Passat Variant B6. Tip from AUTODOC:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 31

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Passat 3C5
Step 32

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 33

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 34

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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