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Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual - part 493

19. Front control arm bushing

Pressing out

40-3, Pressing

out front control arm bushing

Pressing in

40-3, Pressing

in front control arm bushing

20. Hex bolt M 12 x 1.5 x 82

70 Nm plus an additional

turn 90

Always replace

21. Hex bolt, 50 Nm

M10×70

22. Hex bolt, 50 Nm

M10×30

23. Pendulum support

Different versions

Application

See Parts

Catalog

24. Hex bolt, 25 Nm

M8×45

25. Rubber bushing

26. Clamp

27. Hex bolt, 25 Nm

28. Subframe

If damaged, do not repair
threads in subframe for front
control arm bolt!

Front suspension, servicing

Modified mounting for stabilizer bar

Affected vehicles:

Vehicles with all wheel drive

1 - Nut, 90 Nm

2 - Control arm

3 - Hex bolt, 15 Nm plus an additional 1 / 4 turn 90

4 - Bracket

5 - Nut, 90 Nm

6 - Stabilizer bar

7 - Connecting Link

A - Upper threaded pin

- Install ball joint with long thread - A - at top on spring
plate.

B - Lower threaded pin

- Install ball joint with short thread - B - , at bottom on
stabilizer bar.

Ball joint, checking

Checking axial play

Front suspension, servicing

- Pull control arm down and press up again.

Check 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 mount.

Check rubber boot for damage, replace ball joint if
necessary

Ball joint, removing and installing

Front suspension, servicing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
required

Hub puller 3283

Ball joint puller 3287 A

Engine/transmission jack V.A.G
1383 A

Angle wrench V.A.G1756

Removing

Note:

Vehicle must be standing on its wheels when
loosening or tightening 12-point axle nut

Front suspension, servicing

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