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Removing and installing lower suspension link, left side, for vehicles with automatic or dual clutch gearbox — VW

Removing and installing lower suspension link, left side, for vehicles with automatic or dual clutch gearbox on VW: 16 steps.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

16 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat CC (357, 2008–2012), VW CC (358, 2012–2017)

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  • Be sure to observe electrical wiring.
  • Ensure that bellows are not damaged or twisted.

📋 Procedure

  1. Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position and remove ignition key so that the steering lock engages.
  2. Remove footwell trim by removing nuts (arrows).
  3. Remove bolt (1) and pull universal joint (2) off steering box.
  4. ⚠ The following work must not be performed while the universal joint is separated from the steering rack:Connecting batterySwitching on ignitionTurning the steering rackTurning the steering columnNot adhering to these instructions will result in irreparable damage. — Remove front left wheel.
  5. Remove lower noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
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  1. Detach exhaust system bracket from subframe (arrows).
  2. Disconnect pendulum support from gearbox by removing bolts (13).
  3. Remove nuts (arrows).
  4. Loosen bolt (12).
  5. Disconnect coupling rods from anti-roll bar.
  6. Fix position of subframe .
  7. Position engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A under subframe.
  8. Place, for example, a wooden block (1) between engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A and subframe.
  9. Remove bolts (9) , (10) and (14) and lower subframe as far as necessary. [Note: Be sure to observe electrical wiring.]
  10. Remove bolt (12) and remove suspension link from subframe.
  11. Install lower noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation. [Note: Ensure that bellows are not damaged or twisted.]

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (/ SKODA / AUDI) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.