Bad rear shocks causing tires to wear down

2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
80,000 MILES
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WSIMMONS42
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Need to know how to remove old rear shocks in 2007 VW Passat. Then put new shocks in.
Apr 18, 2013 at 4:41 PM
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F4I_GUY
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remove the rear wheels
support the lower control up with a jack
remove the lower shock bolt and then remove the upper 2 shock bolts Shock should be able to be removed from vehicle at this point. Reinstall in opposite order.
Nov 10, 2013 at 10:09 PM
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