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Replacement of Front Shock Absorber Springs

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Suspension system

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To replace the front shock absorber springs, you must remove the shock absorbers themselves; lift the vehicle on a hydraulic lift and remove the front wheel; then remove the fixing pin of the shock absorber eyelet from the hub support; lower the vehicle to access the engine bay, remove the plastic grille located just below the windscreen to reach the shock absorber turret; unscrew the fixing nuts of the support flange and extract the shock absorber from its seat; then compress the spring with suitable clamps, remove the support plate, extract the old spring and insert the new one while still compressed by the clamps; secure the support flange and release the spring; finally, reinstall the shock absorber in reverse order.


Updated on 17 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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