GTI L4-2.0L Turbo (CBFA) (2008)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Ball Joint
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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Ball joint puller 3287A
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Torque Wrench V.A.G 1332
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Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A
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Angle wrench V.A.G 1756
Removing
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Loosen drive axle bolt to wheel hub.
CAUTION! Vehicle must not be sitting on the wheels when tightening or loosening.
With bolt loosened, wheel bearing can be damaged by vehicles 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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Move control arm downward as far as possible.
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Attach ball joint puller 3287 A as depicted in illustration and press out ball joint.
CAUTION! Place engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A or similar underneath (risk of accident if components fall off when pressing out
ball joint).
To protect ball joint thread, leave nut on a few turns.
Installing
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Insert ball joint into wheel bearing housing.
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Install drive axle in wheel hub.
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Install new self-locking nut, and counter-hold with internal Torx bit T40.