Front Control Arm Bearing, Replacing: Removing

-- Remove the control arm. Refer to Control Arm, Removing and Installing  .

-- Pay attention to the allocation for the control arm bearing.

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1. Subframe
2. Control Arm
3. Rear Control Arm
4. Front Control Arm Bearings

-- Install the Assembly Tool - Centering: T10642/3  -C- in the Assembly Tool - Handle: T10642/1  -A-.

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-- Position the Assembly Tool - Thrust Piece: T10642/4  -D- on the front control arm -1-.

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Conditions

• The guide -4- must be engaged into the recess at the Assembly Tool - Thrust Piece: T10642/4  -D-.
• The small diameter at the Assembly Tool - Thrust Piece: T10642/4  -D- must point downward.

-- Position the Assembly Tool - Pipe: T10642/2  -B- on the Press Plate: VW401A  -G-.

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-- Position the control arm -2- with the Assembly Tool - Thrust Piece: T10642/4  -D- on the Assembly Tool - Pipe: T10642/2  -B-.

Conditions

• The angled edges of the control arm -2- must point downward.

-- Insert the Assembly Tool - Handle: T10642/1  -A- with the Assembly Tool - Centering: T10642/3  -C- in the Assembly Tool - Thrust Piece: T10642/4  -D-.

-- Press out the front control arm -1- using the Piece - Multiple Use: VW412  -H-.