What are the steps involved in removing and replacing the front upper and lower control arms in a vehicle's suspension system on Volkswagen Passat?

The front and rear upper arms will play a vital role in the suspension system of the car with the later series having a buffer plate over the upper rear control arm and a buffer stop integrated over all models since 1997. Removing the upper control arms: this should be done by first loosening the wheel bolts, ensuring that the vehicle is on jackstands, and then removing the wheel. In case of automotive vehicles having leveling headlights, unscrew the vehicle level sensor connecting rod. Unscrew the ABS wheel speed sensor wiring, then loosen the securing nut and clamp bolt of the steering knuckle being careful not to damage the rubber boots. Then take out the rear lower control arm of steering knuckle and the lower mounting bolt of shock absorber of the front lower control arm. Unscrew the three bolts holding the upper control arm mounting bracket and remove it together with the shock absorber/coil spring and both upper control arms as an assembly making notes of the shims position to be reinstalled. Bushing replacement- It is necessary to clean the arm thoroughly, check whether the arm is damaged or not, and replace the inner pivot bushing with hydraulic press. When fitting, align the control arm onto the mounting bracket and use a new bolt and nut to fix the arm and make sure that the distance between the mounting bracket and arm is correct before tightening. Reconnect the shock absorber and control arms making sure that all parts are tightened to the required torque. In the rear lower arm, repeat the same procedure, but be sure to lower the sub frame a little bit so that the inner pivot bolt of the control arm can be pulled out. Clean and inspect the arm, then as necessary, change the inner pivot bushing. The reverse steps should also be used in installation, with new securing nuts and bolts, and with proper alignment and torque specifications. The front lower arm removal can also follow the same steps; that is, the disconnection of the vehicle level sensor, the separation between the control arm and the steering knuckle, and the removal of the shock absorber lower mounting bolt. Once cleaned and inspected, fit in the required bushings then re-fit the control arm and tighten all the fasteners to the correct torque and check the front end alignment after fitting.

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Volkswagen Passat Rear Upper Control Arm Part Number: 4D0-407-510-J
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- Other Name: Upper Link
- Position: Right
- Replaces: 4D0-407-510-G
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-1999 Volkswagen Passat | GLS, GLX | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Front Upper Control Arm Part Number: 8E0-407-505-A
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- Other Name: Upper Link
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 8D0-407-505-K, 8D0-407-505-H, 4Z7-407-505-A, 8D0-407-505-F, 8D0-407-505-B
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- 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat | 4 Motion, GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Front Upper Control Arm Part Number: 8E0-407-506-A
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- Other Name: Upper Link
- Position: Right
- Replaces: 4Z7-407-506-A, 8D0-407-506-B, 8D0-407-506-F, 8D0-407-506-K, 8D0-407-506-H
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- 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat | 4 Motion, GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Upper Control Arm Part Number: 1K0-505-323-N
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- Other Name: Control Arm; Torque Arm
- Position: Upper
- Replaces: 1K0-505-323-H, 1K0-505-323-M
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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- 2012-2019, 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat | 2.0T, 3.6, GT, Komfort, Limited Edition, Lux, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TDI SEL Premium, Turbo, Value Edition, VR6, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Lower Control Arm Part Number: 357-407-151-A
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- Other Name: Control Arm
- Position: Left
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1997 Volkswagen Passat | GLX | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Upper Control Arm Part Number: 5QM-505-323
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- Other Name: Control Arm
- Position: Upper
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- 2020-2022 Volkswagen Passat | Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Upper Control Arm Part Number: 5Q0-505-323-C
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- Other Name: Control Arm; Torque Arm, Upper Link
- Position: Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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- 2012-2019 Volkswagen Passat | GT, Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TDI SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Lower Control Arm Part Number: 357-407-152
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- Other Name: Control Arm
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1997 Volkswagen Passat | GLX | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Lower Control Arm Part Number: 561-407-151-C
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- Other Name: Control Arm
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 561-407-151-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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- 2012-2022 Volkswagen Passat | GT, Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TDI SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Lower Control Arm Part Number: 561-407-152-C
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- Other Name: Control Arm
- Position: Right
- Replaces: 561-407-152-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2022 Volkswagen Passat | GT, Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TDI SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Lower Control Arm Part Number: 1K0-505-311-AB
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- Other Name: Control Arm
- Position: Lower
- Replaces: 1K0-505-311-S, 1K0-505-311-AA
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2022, 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat | 2.0T, 3.6, GT, Komfort, Limited Edition, Lux, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TDI SEL Premium, Turbo, Value Edition, VR6, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Knuckle Part Number: JZW-407-449-AX
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- Other Name: Joint Shaft; Knuckle, Lower Control Arm
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 1H0-407-271-AX, 1H0-407-449-AX, 1H0-407-271-A
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- 1993-1994 Volkswagen Passat | GLX | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Lower Control Arm Part Number: 4D0-407-151-P
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- Other Name: Control Arm; Front Lower Control Arm
- Position: Lower
- Replaces: 4D0-407-151-H
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2002 Volkswagen Passat | 4 Motion, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Lower Control Arm Part Number: 357-407-151
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- Other Name: Control Arm
- Position: Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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- 1995-1997, 1990-1993 Volkswagen Passat | CL, GL, GLS, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Upper Control Arm Part Number: 4B3-505-323
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- Other Name: Control Arm
- Position: Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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- 2002-2004 Volkswagen Passat | W8 | 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Lower Control Arm Part Number: 4B3-505-311-A
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- Other Name: Control Arm
- Position: Left
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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- 2002-2004 Volkswagen Passat | W8 | 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Lower Control Arm Part Number: 3C0-407-151-G
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- Other Name: Control Arm
- Position: Lower
- Replaces: 3C0-407-151-A, 3C0-407-151-E, 3C0-407-151-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat | 2.0T, 3.6, Komfort, Lux, Turbo, Value Edition, VR6, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Lower Control Arm Part Number: 4B3-505-312-A
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- Other Name: Control Arm
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2004 Volkswagen Passat | W8 | 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Lower Control Arm Part Number: 4B0-407-151
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- Other Name: Control Arm; Front Lower Control Arm
- Position: Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Volkswagen Passat | GL TDI, GLS TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Passat Lower Control Arm Part Number: 4B0-505-312
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- Other Name: Control Arm
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2005 Volkswagen Passat | 4 Motion, GL, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

Volkswagen Passat Control Arm

The Volkswagen Passat Control Arm is the link in the suspension that allows the front wheels to be raised and lowered in a smooth manner with the tires facing straight ahead. Located between the chassis and the steering knuckle, it swings on rubber bushings at the frame end and a ball joint at the wheel end; thus, bumps cause the wheel to move up and down rather than pushing it backward. Depending on the suspension, some have a single Control Arm on each wheel, others mount an upper wishbone with a lower radius rod, but in all cases, the arm is in contact with springs, shocks, or sway bars and directs their forces into the frame. The first generations of sedans were stamped steel arms, as they were cheap and robust, but could be corroded and were also restricted in stiffness by their shape. Subsequent Volkswagen vehicles added either cast iron or, on lightweight models, cast aluminum rust-resistant arms that help reduce weight and also improve curb impact absorption which became evident in the B6 and beyond Passat models. When one of the Volkswagen vehicles hits a pothole hard enough to dent it, any such arm would go out of shape, and steering becomes difficult or almost impossible to straighten. The wear normally begins at the bushings or ball joint and therefore can be detected through a routine check before the arm itself has to be replaced. Nevertheless, replacing a broken Control Arm will recover handling accuracy and maintain the suspension geometry that Volkswagen wanted.

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Volkswagen Passat Control Arm Parts and Q&A

Lower Control Arm
4B0-407-151
Q: What are the steps involved in removing and replacing the front upper and lower control arms in a vehicle's suspension system on Volkswagen Passat?
A:
The front and rear upper arms will play a vital role in the suspension system of the car with the later series having a buffer plate over the upper rear control arm and a buffer stop integrated over all models since 1997. Removing the upper control arms: this should be done by first loosening the wheel bolts, ensuring that the vehicle is on jackstands, and then removing the wheel. In case of automotive vehicles having leveling headlights, unscrew the vehicle level sensor connecting rod. Unscrew the ABS wheel speed sensor wiring, then loosen the securing nut and clamp bolt of the Steering Knuckle being careful not to damage the rubber boots. Then take out the rear lower control arm of steering knuckle and the lower mounting bolt of Shock Absorber of the front lower control arm. Unscrew the three bolts holding the upper control arm mounting bracket and remove it together with the shock absorber/coil spring and both upper control arms as an assembly making notes of the shims position to be reinstalled. Bushing replacement- It is necessary to clean the arm thoroughly, check whether the arm is damaged or not, and replace the inner pivot bushing with hydraulic press. When fitting, align the control arm onto the mounting bracket and use a new bolt and nut to fix the arm and make sure that the distance between the mounting bracket and arm is correct before tightening. Reconnect the shock absorber and control arms making sure that all parts are tightened to the required torque. In the rear lower arm, repeat the same procedure, but be sure to lower the sub frame a little bit so that the inner pivot bolt of the control arm can be pulled out. Clean and inspect the arm, then as necessary, change the inner pivot bushing. The reverse steps should also be used in installation, with new securing nuts and bolts, and with proper alignment and torque specifications. The front lower arm removal can also follow the same steps; that is, the disconnection of the vehicle level sensor, the separation between the control arm and the steering knuckle, and the removal of the shock absorber lower mounting bolt. Once cleaned and inspected, fit in the required bushings then re-fit the control arm and tighten all the fasteners to the correct torque and check the front end alignment after fitting.