Front Suspension R32,

Control arm, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Torque wrench V.A.G. 1332

Removing
- Remove wheel.
- Remove noise insulation.
- For four wheel drive vehicles, the coupling link for vehicle. Left front level control system sensor G78 on front axle must be disconnected from the control arm bracket before removing the left control arm.





- Mark installation position of nuts from ball joint to control arm.
- Remove nuts - Arrow - .
- Remove hex bolts -1 - and - 2 - and take out control arm.

Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence.
- Install and fasten wheel.

Fastener/location Tightening torques:
Ball joint to control arm Use new nuts! 75 Nm (55 3 ft. lbs.)
Forward bolt for control arm Rearward bolt for control arm Use new bolts! 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 1/4 turn 90°