Upper Control Arm, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the wheel.

-- Turn the wheel hub until one of the holes for the wheel bolts is on top.

Fig 1: Installing T10149 With Wheel Bolt On Wheel Hub

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-- Install the Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support T10149 -1- with wheel bolt on wheel hub.

Fig 2: Installing T10149 With Wheel Bolt On Wheel Hub

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-- Support the wheel bearing housing over the Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support T10149 -1- using the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931.

WARNING:

Do not lift or lower vehicle with the engine and gearbox jack still under the vehicle.
Do not leave the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 under the vehicle any longer than necessary.

-- Disconnect the threaded connection -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Booth Joint Pins In Upper Control Arm

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-- Remove booth joint pins in the upper control arm -2- from the wheel bearing housing.

NOTE:

Do not lower wheel bearing housing more than necessary.

The slits in the wheel bearing housing must not be widened using a chisel or similar tool!

-- Remove the nuts -3- and -6-.

-- Remove the bolts -4- and -5- and remove the upper control arm upward.