Ball Joint: Service and Repair

Ball joint, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Ball joint Duller 3287 A





^ Torque wrench V.A.G. 1332

Removing
- Remove wheel.
- Remove noise insulation.





- Mark installation position of nuts from ball joint to control arm.
- Remove nuts - Arrow - .





- Loosen nut from ball joint.
- Install ball joint puller as shown in illustration and press out ball joint.

Note: To protect ball joint threads and for safety reasons /cave nut on a few turns.

Installing





- Tighten ball joint to control arm - arrows - (nuts on previous marks)
- Install ball joint in wheel bearing housing.





- Install new self-locking nut, and counter-hold with T40 Torx bit.
1 - Torx bit T40

Note: Check boot for damage or twisting.

- Install and fasten wheel.

Fastener/location Tightening torques:
Ball joint to control arm Use new nuts! 75 Nm (55 3 ft. lbs.)
Ball joint to wheel bearing housing Use new nuts! 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)