Control Arm, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Before starting work:

-- Versions with coil springs: determine the curb weight position. Refer to VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRINGS, CHECKING THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .

-- Versions with air suspension: determine the standard vehicle height. Refer to STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT ON VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION, CHECKING .

-- Remove the front wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

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

-- Remove the subframe shield and move it to the side. Refer to SUBFRAME SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Clean the steering gear and the subframe near the boot.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Gear Boot

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-- Open the spring clamp -3- using the : VAS6362 .

-- Remove the clamp -1- and remove the boot -2- outward from the steering gear.

-- To protect the threads, remove the nut -arrow- from the tie rod end joint pin until it is flush with the joint pin threads.

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To prevent damage to the ball joint puller, both pry arms on the pull must be parallel to each other when the most force is applied.

CAUTION:

Abruptly loosening the tie rod end when removing increases the risk of injury.

It is possible that parts of the body may become bruised.

- Secure the tool with the engine and gearbox jack placed underneath.

-- Remove the tie rod end with the : VAS251805 from the wheel bearing housing.

-- Then remove the nut. Use a 6 mm inner hex socket to counterhold at the joint pin if necessary.

-- Tie up the tie rod.

To prevent the joints on the upper control arm from being damaged, support the wheel bearing housing against too strong rebound.

Fig 2: Installing T10149
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-- Turn the wheel hub, until a wheel bolt hole is at the top.

-- Install the : T10149 with a wheel bolt -2- on the wheel hub.

-- Support the wheel bearing housing over the : T10149 using the : VAS6931 .

CAUTION:

There is a risk of an accident when lowering or lifting the vehicle when the engine and gearbox jack is underneath it.

- Never lift or lower the vehicle when the engine and gearbox jack is underneath it.

- Never leave the engine and gearbox jack under the vehicle any longer than necessary.

-- Equipped on some models: remove the nut -2- and free up the coupling rod for the level control system sensor.

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-- Disconnect the threaded connections -1 and 3- for the control arm.

-- Pivot the control arm toward the front.

TIP:

To remove the bolt -1-, push the steering all the way to the left or right.

-- Remove the screw -2-.

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-- Insert the : 3424 into the slit on the wheel bearing housing -3- and turn 90°.

-- Remove the control arm -1- with the ball joint.