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How to change front ball joint on VW Polo Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) – replacement guide
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VW Polo Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) 1.6, VW Polo Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) 1.4 TDI, VW Polo Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) 1.9 SDI, VW Polo Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) 1.4, VW Polo Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) 1.4 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VW Polo Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) 1.6, VW Polo Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) 1.4 TDI, VW Polo Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) 1.9 SDI, VW Polo Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) 1.4, VW Polo Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) 1.4 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Suspension Ball Joint for Polo Saloon (9A4, 9A2, 9N2, 9A6) and other VW models
Ball Joint
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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
Replacement: ball joint – VW POLO Saloon (9A4). AUTODOC experts recommend:
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right ball joints.
- Please note: all work on the car – VW POLO Saloon (9A4) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: ball joint – VW POLO Saloon (9A4). Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18.
- Step 8Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 9Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.
- Step 10Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar. Use a ball joint puller.
- Step 11Remove the ball joint.
- Step 12Clean the ball joint mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 13Install a new ball joint.Replacement: ball joint – VW POLO Saloon (9A4). Tip from AUTODOC:Do not damage the ball joint cover.
- Step 14Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
- Step 15Screw the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a combination spanner #19.
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