Control Arm, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Control Arm And Fasteners

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-- Remove the wheel.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- In vehicles with level control system sensor, unscrew nut -2-.

-- Disconnect the bolting -3-.

-- Remove the nut -1- from the tie rod end joint pin -2- until it is flush with the joint pin threads. Counterhold if necessary when loosening.

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod End Joint Pin

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To protect thread, screw nut on pin a few turns.

Fig 3: Removing Tie Rod Ball Joint

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-- Press off the tie rod end from the wheel bearing housing using the Puller - Ball Joint T40010A and then remove the nut.

NOTE:

Make sure that both puller lever arms are parallel to each other when using greatest force, adjust if necessary.

-- Disconnect the threaded connection -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Control Arm And Fasteners

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NOTE:

To remove the bolt -1-, turn the steering gear all the way to the left or right depending on the side of the vehicle.

-- Remove the control arm from the subframe and move it to the rear.

-- Remove the nut from the ball joint pins just enough so it is flush with the joint pin thread. Counterhold when loosening.

-- Press the joint pin of the ball joint off the conical seat using the Puller - Ball Joint T40010A.

Fig 5: Identifying Ball Joint Pin In Conical Seat T40010 A

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NOTE:

Make sure that both puller lever arms are parallel to each other when using greatest force, adjust if necessary.

Be careful not to damage CV boot in the process!

In order to not damage the joints of the upper control arms, the wheel bearing housing must be braced against too strong rebound using the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931, for example.

-- Remove the nut from linkage stub of track control arm.

-- Remove track control arm.