Rear wheel suspension repair (front wheel drive) (VW Passat B6)

Removal and installation the rear axle

Remove the wheels.

Remove the coil springs.

Disconnect the electrical connectors located between the rear axle assemblies and the body.



Unscrew the bolt (Fig. 4.58).



Disconnect the brake lines at points 1 and 2 (Fig. 4.59).

Disconnect the electromechanical parking brake plug connections at the caliper.





Remove fastening 1 by pressing out the inner rivet rods (Fig. 4.60).

Remove wire 1 from the support bracket.



On the body, mark the position of the support bracket 2 (Fig. 4.61).

Loosen the bolts.

Disconnect the rear left body level sensor connector.



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Secure the vehicle on both sides to the lift brackets using tension straps (Fig. 4.62).

Caution: Otherwise, it may slip off the lift

Place an engine and transmission jack with a universal transmission support under the subframe and secure the subframe with a strap.




On both sides, unscrew the hex bolts 1 or 2 (Fig. 4.63).

Note: For clarity purposes, the illustration shows only the left side of the vehicle.

Note: To secure the subframe, screw in the fixing devices in positions 1 and 2 on both sides of the vehicle in turn.

Note: Secure the subframe in place with clamps.

Note: The fasteners should be tightened to a torque not exceeding 20 Nm, otherwise their threads may be damaged.

On both sides, replace the subframe mounting bolts with clamps in turn and tighten them to a torque of 20 Nm.

Now the subframe position is fixed.

Carefully lower the subframe assembly with the components installed on it.

Note: When lowering, ensure that the brake lines and electrical cables remain accessible.

Installation of the subframe assembly with the units mounted on it

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Bleed the brake system

Adjust the wheel alignment angles.