Control arm, removing and installing (vehicles with 3.0L TDI and 3.2L FSI)

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G. 1383 A

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Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A

Fig 2: Ball Joint Puller T40010

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Ball joint puller T40010
Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
Torque wrench V.A.G 1332
Engine support bridge 10 - 222 A

Removing

Removal of right control link with 3.0L TDI engine is performed as already described for all engine versions → Control link, removing and installing, (all engine versions except 3.0L TDI and 3.2L FSI)

Support engine entirely with engine support bridge.
Remove wheel covers, remove cover cap on light-alloy wheels (removal hook in vehicle tool kit).
Remove wheel.
Remove sound insulation. →
- 50 BODY, FRONT
- 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET

Install sound insulation. →
- 50 BODY, FRONT
- 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
On vehicles with headlight range control, remove Left Front Level Control System Sensor G78 from control arm → Vehicles with automatic headlight vertical aim control, vehicle level sensor .
Secure brake disc with a wheel bolt.
Remove nut from guide link joint pins enough so that it is flush with joint pin threads. Use 4 mm socket wrench to hold joint pin, if necessary.

Fig 3: Separating Lower Link Joint Pin From Tapered Seat Using Ball Joint Puller T40010

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Separate control link joint pin from tapered seat using ball joint puller T40010.

NOTE:

Ensure both puller lever arms are parallel to each other when using greatest force, adjust if necessary.
To avoid damaging upper control link joints, wheel bearing housing must be braced against a rebound that is too strong, e.g. using engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A

Fig 4: Identifying Guide Link/Subframe Connection Bolts

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Remove hex bolt - 1 -.
Remove bolts - 2 - and - 4 - , remove connecting link.
Remove nut from threaded connection - 3 -.

Fig 5: Identifying Nut & Bolts

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Remove nut - 1 -.
Remove bolts - 2 - and - 3 -.

Fig 6: Pulling Engine Mount And Stabilizer Bar Console Downward And Removing Bolts & Control Link

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Pull engine mount and stabilizer bar console - 3 - downward and remove bolts - 2 -.
Remove control link - 1 -.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Bolts and nuts must be replaced.
Bonded rubber bushings have a limited torsional range. Only tighten threaded connections at control arms if vehicle is in curb weight position → Wheel bearing, lifting to curb weight position

Remove adhesive residue at joint pins from control link
On vehicles with headlight range control, install vehicle level sensor link at control arm → Vehicles with automatic headlight vertical aim control, vehicle level sensor .

Torque specifications → Component, assembly overview

Install sound insulation. →
- 50 BODY, FRONT
- 50 - BODY - FRONT for BODY EXTERIOR - CABRIOLET
Mount wheel and tighten. This information is contained in AESIS; Library; Additional Information; Wheels and Tire Guide