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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)

Don't miss

• Be sure to observe electrical wiring.
• Ensure proper seating of dowel sleeves for steering rack in suspension bracket.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. Switch off ignition and open driver's door so that the steering lock engages.
3. Unscrew nuts (1) and remove footwell trim (2).
4. Unscrew bolt (arrow) from universal joint (1) and pull off universal joint in (direction of arrow).
5. ⚠ The following work must not be performed while the universal joint is separated from the steering rack:Switching on ignitionTurning the steering rackTurning the steering columnNot adhering to these instructions will result in irreparable damage. — Loosen wheel bolts.

6. Raise vehicle.
7. Remove front left wheel.
8. Remove lower noise insulation General body repairs, exterior 66. Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
9. Detach exhaust system bracket from subframe (arrows).
10. Disconnect pendulum support from gearbox by removing bolts (14).
11. If present, unscrew coupling rod of front left vehicle level sender G78 from suspension link.
12. Remove nuts (arrows).
13. Remove hexagon nut (1) from coupling rod (3) (left and right sides).
14. Loosen bolt (12).
15. Fix position of subframe (see the separate procedure).
16. Position engine and gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A(1) under subframe
17. Remove bolts (13).
18. Remove bolts (9) and (10) and lower subframe as far as necessary. [Note: Be sure to observe electrical wiring.]
19. Remove bolt (12) and remove suspension link from subframe.
20. Always make sure that intermediate plate (1) is inserted between subframe (2) and body. [Note: Ensure proper seating of dowel sleeves for steering rack in suspension bracket. Ensure that bellows are not damaged or twisted.]
21. Install lower noise insulation General body repairs, exterior 66. Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
22. Attach wheel and tighten; specified torque (value given in the factory table, not available here).

🎬 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.

How to change Front Suspension Arm on VW / SKODA / AUDI TUTORIAL

Other VW procedures

• Removing engine · 41 torque figures
• Removing and installing camshaft – VW Golf Cabriolet · 47 torque figures
• Adjusting valve timing – VW Passat B5 · 83 torque figures
• Removing and installing camshafts – VW Passat B6 · 39 torque figures
• Removing and installing coolant pump · 53 torque figures
• Removing and installing alternator for 2.0 l 4-cylinder diesel engine
• Removing wiper frame with linkage and wiper motor – VW Polo 6R
• Renewing dipped beam bulb
• Removing and installing headlight with gas discharge bulb – VW
• Renewing main beam bulb