How to replace Passat control arm - How to install Passat control arms

This page is designed to answer some "HOW TO" questions on removing and replacing Vw Passat control arms. It contains information on what an Passat mechanic will be doing during an Passat control arm maintenance job.

Please Note: This information is not designed to be an instruction sheet. It is an overview on removing and replacing Vw Passat control arms and was designed to help our customers grasp what involved, providing better communication skills with the mechanic during the Passat control arm job. The below Passat control arm replacement info will differ depending on vehicle application and which Passat control arms are being replaced.

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Replacing Vw Passat control arms one by one can cost a lot of money. You'll save big on installation costs when replacing all of your Passat control arms at once. If some of the control arms are on their way out, the others aren't far behind. It's no fun to just replace a few Passat control arms only to find yourself back at the mechanic shop complaining of another squeaky control arm. You're better off getting the job done right the first time.

Overview Of How To Remove And Install Passat Control Arms!

This information is not intended to replace the factory Bentley manual. Please refer to the factory Bentley manual for detailed instructions.

"HOW TO" 1) Loosen the upper control arm ball joints from the top of the wheel bearing housing. Be careful, the long bolt that secures the upper control arm ball joints to the wheel bearing housing is sometimes difficult to remove.

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"HOW TO" 2) Remove the sway bar link which is attached to the front lower control arm.

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"HOW TO" 3) Loosen the upper control arm mounting plate. This is done by removing the 3 bolts in the engine compartment that secure the upper control arm mounting plate to the body of the car. Note: The top of the Passat shock tower also secures to the control arm mounting plate.

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"HOW TO" 4) Remove the lower shock bolt from the front lower control arm.

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"HOW TO" 5) From the wheel well area pull out the upper control arm plate far enough away from the body of the car to allow room for the removal of both forward and aft (rear) control arm bolts. Loosen the inner control arm bolts.

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"HOW TO" 6) Remove the lower control arms from the lower portion of the wheel bearing housing. The lower control arm ball joints have tapered shafts. As a result of this design they are wedged tight in the wheel bearing housing. Special tools are recommended to separate the control arm ball joint shafts from the wheel bearing housing to prevent damaging the ball joint boots on the control arms. Note: If the control arm ball joint boots are damaged, we have a control arm ball joint boot repair kit.

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"HOW TO" 7) Remove the tie rod end bolts and loosen the tie rod end from the wheel bearing housing.

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"HOW TO" 8) Remove the drive axle bolt and brake caliper from the wheel bearing housing.

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"HOW TO" 9) Remove both forward (front) and aft (rear) lower control arm bolts from the sub frame.

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"HOW TO" 10) To reassemble you will be repeating step 9-1 in reverse.

"HOW TO" 11) When Passat control arm installation is finished a complete wheel alignment is necessary!

How to replace Passat control arm - How to install Passat control arms - Frame Breakdown

Picture 1 gives you a wire frame view of the drivers side front Vw Passat control arm breakdown and the multi Vw Passat control arm link suspension.

How to replace Passat control arm - How to install Passat control arms - Live Breakdown

The above gives you a live picture of the drivers side front Vw Passat control arm area. As you can see there are 2 upper control arms and 2 lower control arms that make up the multi Passat control arm link suspension.

Estimated Time To Replace & Install Vw Passat Control Arms Is:
Steps 1-10 will take approximately 3.0 to 4.5 hours per side.

DISCLAIMER

Replacing any suspension components on your automobile without having proper knowledge, mechanical ability or the proper tools and safety equipment, CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH and SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE!
BLAUfergnugen! Inc. recommends that you have an ‘A.S.E. Certified Vw Passat Technician’ install your parts to ensure safety. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER SAFETY ITEMS WHEN PERFORMING THE WORK!
ALWAYS: Refer to the Factory Bentley Manual for proper safety instructions and precautions.
ALWAYS: Refer to the Factory Bentley Manual for proper installation of the components contained in this kit.
NOTE: The guidelines below are not intended to replace the instructions as outlined in the Factory Bentley Manual. If you do not have the Factory Bentley Manual we recommend that you purchase one before beginning your installation project.

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