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 NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- In Vehicles With Level Control System Sensor, Unscrew The 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. When Tightening, Counterhold On The Joint Pin Inner Hex Socket.

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod End Joint Pin

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To Protect The Thread, Screw The Nut On The Pin Several Turns.

Fig 3: Removing Tie Rod Ball Joint

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-- Remove The Tie Rod End From The Wheel Bearing Housing Using The :T40010A . 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 Threads. When Tightening, Counterhold On The Joint Pin Inner Hex Socket.

-- Press The Joint Pin Of The Ball Joint Off The Conical Seat Using The :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 :VAS6931 , For Example.

-- Remove The Nut From Joint Pin Of The Control Arm.

-- Remove The Track Control Arm.