Tiguan 4Motion (5N1) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA) (2009)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
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. Refer to => [ Drive Axle Twelve-Point Bolt, Loosening and Tightening ] See: Wheel Hub/Axle Nut/Service
and Repair/Procedures.
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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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Remove the ball joint from the control arm and at the same time swivel the wheel bearing housing to the outside.
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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.