Overview - Lower Control Arm And Ball Joint

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Lower Control Arm And Ball Joint

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Subframe
Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Replacing. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR BONDED RUBBER BUSHING, REPLACING .
Wheel Bearing Housing
- Different versions. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Nut
- Always replace after removing
- 20 Nm +90°
Ball Joint
- Removing and Installing. Refer to BALL JOINT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Nut
- Always replace after removing
- 40 Nm +45°
Lower Control Arm
- Removing and Installing. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Replacing. Refer to FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BONDED RUBBER BUSHING, REPLACING .
Bolt
- Always replace after removing
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .
- 70 Nm + 180°
Bolt
- Always replace after removing
- 70 Nm + 180°