Eos (1F7) V6-3.2L (BUB) (2008)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Ball Joint
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Ball joint puller (3287A)
‹› Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)
‹› Engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A)
‹› Angle wrench (V.A.G 1756)
Removing
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Loosen drive axle bolt to wheel hub:
‹› Hex head bolt, refer to => [ Drive Axle Hex Bolt Connection, Loosening and Tightening ] See: Wheel Hub/Axle Nut/Service and Repair/Removal
and Replacement.
‹› Twelve point bolt, refer to => [ Drive Axle Twelve-Point Bolt, Loosening and Tightening ] See: Wheel Hub/Axle Nut/Service and
Repair/Procedures.
CAUTION!
Vehicle must not be sitting on the wheels when tightening or loosening.
With screw loosened, wheel bearing can be damaged by vehicle's own weight.
If a vehicle needs to be moved when the drive axle is removed, an outer joint must be installed and tightened to 50 Nm.
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Remove wheel.
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Remove nuts - arrows -.
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Pull drive axle slightly out of wheel hub.
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Pull ball joint out of control arm.
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Bend control arm as far downward as necessary.
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Attach (3287 A) as depicted in illustration and press out ball joint.