How to carry out replacement: Suspension Ball Joint 1.3 VW POLO Box (86CF)
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW POLO Box (86CF) 1.0, VW POLO Box (86CF) 1.3, VW POLO Box (86CF) 1.4 D … View more

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Tools
Replacement: ball joint – VW POLO Box (86CF). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Ball joint puller
Crow bar
Hammer
Wheel chock
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Replacement: ball joint – VW POLO Box (86CF). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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 POLO Box (86CF). Take the following steps:
  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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW POLO Box (86CF)
  4. Step 5
    Changing Suspension Ball Joint on VW POLO Box (86CF) 1.3 1992 by yourself
    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  7. Step 9
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  10. Step 12
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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 13
    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.
    Step 14
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    Remove the ball joint.
  12. Step 15
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    Clean the ball joint mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 16
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    Install a new ball joint.
    Replacement: ball joint – VW POLO Box (86CF). AUTODOC recommends:
    Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  14. Step 17
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement VW POLO Box (86CF) 1993 1.0 Suspension Ball Joint
    Attach the ball joint to the control arm.
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