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Volkswagen Jetta L4-2.0L (BEV) (2004)10 · Steering and Suspension
10 · Steering & suspension

Ball Joint: Specifications

Make
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Engine
L4-2.0L (BEV)
Year
2004
Section
Suspension › Ball Joint › Specifications
Steering and SuspensionSpecifications · page 1 of 2
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Ball Joint: Specifications

Front Suspension Servicing

Checking radial play
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Press lower part of wheel inward and outward.

Note:  
^

There must be no perceptible or visual "play" when carrying out both tests.

^

Observe ball joint during checks.

^

Take into account possible existing wheel bearing play or "play" in upper suspension strut mounting.

^

Check rubber boot for damage, replace ball joint if necessary

Front Suspension R32, Servicing

Checking radial play
-

Press lower part of wheel inward and outward.

Note:
^

There must be no perceptible or visual "play" when carrying out both tests.

^

Observe ball joint during checks.

^

Take into account possible existing wheel bearing play or "play" in upper suspension strut mounting.

^

Check rubber boot for damage, replace ball joint if necessary

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