Golf III L4-1984cc 2.0L SOHC (1993)
Front Cross-Member: Service and Repair
Replacement
CAUTION:
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If a vehicle has to be moved after removing the axle shaft, install an outer constant velocity joint and tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) to prevent
damage to wheel bearing.
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DO NOT attempt to straighten or weld suspension strut, wheel bearing housing, control arm or any other wheel locating or load-bearing
components of the front suspension.
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Always replace self-locking nuts.
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Directly below the component legend are the Fig. numbers. Please refer to these for information regarding removal and installation instructions.
NOTE:
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Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.
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For this procedure, use the tools shown in the following illustrations or their equivalents.
1
Ball Joint Bolt
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Tighten to: 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
2
Ball Joint
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Checking. See: Ball Joint/Testing and Inspection
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Check rubber boot for damage and replace joint if necessary
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Mark installation position before removing
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If replacing, install part centered in elongated hole and check toe setting
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Elongated holes are NOT intended for camber adjustment
3
Mounting Plate
4
Control Arm
5
Rear Bushing For Control Arm
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Installation position, refer to Fig. 3
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Pressing out/in, refer to Fig. 4
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Modified version available as a replacement. See: Control Arm/Control Arm Bushing/Application and ID
6
Link Rod Bearing
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Conical Side Faces Control Arm