Lower ball joint/bonded rubber bushing, removing and installing: Notes
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Thrust Piece T10030/1A
- Tensioning Strap T10038
- Wheel Hub Support T10149
- Hydraulic Press VAS6178 VAS 6178
- Hollow Piston Cylinder VAS 6179
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Insert tool T10205/13
- Assembly Tool T10254
CAUTION:
- Starting from model year 2004 a bonded rubber bushing is inserted in place of the ball joint.
- The replacement of the ball joints by the bonded rubber bushing must be done on both side of the vehicle!
- A mixed installation is not allowed.
If a bonded rubber bushing is already inserted, then the points before specified do not apply. The bonded rubber bushing must only be exchanged.