How to carry out replacement: Suspension Ball Joint 1.9 TDI Golf 1j5
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How to change front ball joint on VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: ball joint – VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5). 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 GOLF IV Variant (1J5). 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 GOLF IV Variant (1J5). 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 GOLF IV Variant (1J5)
  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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