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Removing and installing suspension link with mounting bracket > < Checking swivel joint

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Removing and installing swivel joint
   
Removing and installing swivel joint
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Ball joint puller -3287A-
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
t  Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
t  Angle wrench -V.A.G 1756-

Removing
–  Loosen drive shaft bolt at wheel hub → Chapter.
  Caution
When bolt is loosened or tightened, vehicle must not be standing on its wheels.
The wheel bearing can be damaged by the weight of the vehicle if the bolt is loosened.
If a vehicle must be moved with the drive shaft removed, an outer joint must be fitted and tightened to 120 Nm.
–  Remove wheel.
–  If coupling rod for front left vehicle level sender -G78- or front right vehicle level sender -G289- is fitted, remove from suspension link.
   
–  Remove nuts -arrows-.
–  Pull drive shaft slightly out of wheel hub.
–  Pull swivel bearing out of suspension link.
–  Pull suspension link downwards as far as necessary.
  Note
t  Place engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- or similar underneath (danger of accident through falling parts when pressing out the swivel joint).
t  Leave nut screwed on a few turns to protect thread on swivel joint.
  N40-10005
–  Install ball joint splitter-3287 A- as shown in illustration and press out swivel joint.
Installing
–  Fit swivel joint in wheel bearing housing.
–  Screw on new self-locking nut and counterhold with -T40- Torx key.
–  Fit drive shaft in wheel hub.
  N40-10021
–  Tighten nuts -arrows-.
  Note
Ensure that bellows are not damaged or twisted.
–  Install wheel and tighten bolts or nuts → Chapter.
–  Tighten drive shaft bolt at wheel hub → Chapter.
  Note
During this step, vehicle must not be standing on its wheels or wheel bearing will be damaged.
  N40-10005
Specified torques
ComponentSpecified torque
Swivel joint to cast steel suspension link
t  Use new nuts
60 Nm
Swivel joint to sheet steel or forged aluminium suspension link
t  Use new nuts
100 Nm
Swivel joint to wheel bearing housing
t  Use new nut
60 Nm
Drive shaft to hub
t  Use new bolt
70 Nm + 90°

   

Removing and installing suspension link with mounting bracket > < Checking swivel joint