How to carry out replacement: Suspension Ball Joint 1.4 16V VW Polo Mk4
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How to change front ball joint on VW POLO (9N_) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: ball joint – VW POLO (9N_). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 13
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Ball joint puller
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: ball joint – VW POLO (9N_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right ball joints.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW POLO (9N_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: ball joint – VW POLO (9N_). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.
  9. Step 10
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar. Use a ball joint puller.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the ball joint.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean the ball joint mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
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    Install a new ball joint.
    Replacement: ball joint – VW POLO (9N_). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  13. Step 14
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    Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
  14. Step 15
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    Screw the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a combination spanner #19.
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