Control Arm, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Before starting the procedure, determine the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

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

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

-- 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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WARNING:

There is a risk of injury from falling components.

When pressing off, the tie rod end loosens abruptly from the wheel bearing housing. Place the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931 for example underneath to secure.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the ball joint puller.

Make sure that both puller lever arms are parallel to each other when using maximum force.

-- Press off the tie rod with the Ball Joint Splitter:VAS 251 805 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.

NOTE:

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

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-- Install the Support Device:VAS 6931/1 -A- to the brake rotor -1- using two wheel bolts -2-.

-- Position the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931 -B- on the support device and support the wheel bearing housing.

WARNING:

Risk of accident!

Do not lift or lower the vehicle when the engine and gearbox jack is under the vehicle.
Do not 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.

NOTE:

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

-- Remove the bolt -2-.

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

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