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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.6, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.0, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.3 V5, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.4 16V, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 SDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.8 V6 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.8 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.3 V5 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.6 16V, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.6, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.3 V5, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.3 V5 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.8 T, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.0 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.6 FSI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.8 T … View more

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Tools
Replacement: ball joint – VW BORA (1J2). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 30
Combination spanner #18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Ball joint puller
Rubber mallet
Pin punch
Wheel chock
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Replacement: ball joint – VW BORA (1J2). Tip:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right ball joints.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: ball joint – VW BORA (1J2). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW BORA (1J2)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean the ball joint fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18.
  6. Step 8
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the drive shaft. Use a pin punch. Use a rubber mallet.
  8. Step 10
    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 11
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 12
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 13
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  10. Step 14
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 15
    Remove the fastening bolts.
    Step 16
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    Remove the ball joint.
  12. Step 17
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    Clean the ball joint mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 18
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    Install a new ball joint.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Do not damage the ball joint cover.
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