Replacement: strut mount – VW Passat B5 Variant. AUTODOC recommends:
All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – VW Passat B5 Variant.
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 front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
Replacement: strut mount – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Clean the fastening bolt that connects the shock absorber fork with the lower control arm.
Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7
Unscrew the fastening bolt that connects the shock absorber fork with the lower control arm.
Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8
Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
Step 9
Lower the car.
Step 10
Open the hood.
Step 11
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 12
Remove the cowl grille seal.
Step 13
Raise up and remove the cowl grille.
Step 14
Remove the shock strut mount cap. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 15
Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 16
Remove the suspension strut.
Step 17
Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
AUTODOC recommends:
Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
Step 18
Compress the spring.
Step 19
Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 20
Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21
Remove the top strut mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
Replacement: strut mount – VW Passat B5 Variant. Professionals recommend:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 22
Install a new strut mount.
Step 23
Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H5. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 nm torque.
Replacement: strut mount – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 24
Decompress the spring.
Step 25
Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 26
Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 27
Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW Passat B5 Variant
Step 28
Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 22 nm torque. Install the shock strut mount cap. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 29
Install and secure the cowl grille.
Step 30
Install the cowl grille seal.
Step 31
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 32
Close the hood.
Step 33
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 34
Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 35
Install the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
Step 36
Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 37
Tighten the fastening bolt that connects the shock absorber fork to the lower control arm.
Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.
Step 38
Remove the support from under the arm.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – VW Passat B5 Variant. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 39
Treat all joints of the arm. Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 40
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 41
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
Replacement: strut mount – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tip:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 42
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. VW Passat B5 Variant
Step 43
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 44
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 45
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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