Track Control Arm: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Control Arm And Fasteners

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-- Remove the wheel.

-- Remove noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

-- Remove the bolt -3-.

-- Remove the nut -1- from the tie rod end joint pin -2- until it is flush with the joint pin threads. Counterhold 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 track rod ball joint from wheel bearing housing using :T40010 A . Remove the nut.

NOTE:

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

-- Remove the bolt -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 threads. Counterhold when loosening.

-- Remove the ball joint pin from the conical seat :T40010 A .

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 not to damage the joints of the upper control arms, it is necessary to use :V.A.G 1383 A , for example, to brace wheel bearing housing against too strong rebound.

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

-- Remove track control arm.