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How to change front ball joint on VW Polo Saloon (9N4) – 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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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Suspension Ball Joint for Polo Saloon (9N4) and other VW models
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 (9N4). 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 (9N4) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks. - Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. - Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: ball joint – VW POLO Saloon (9N4). Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts. - Step 5
Remove the wheel. - Step 6
Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 7
Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. - Step 8
Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a tap wrench. - Step 9
Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm. - Step 10
Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar. Use a ball joint puller. - Step 11
Remove the ball joint. - Step 12
Clean the ball joint mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 13
Install a new ball joint.Replacement: ball joint – VW POLO Saloon (9N4). Tip from AUTODOC:Do not damage the ball joint cover. - Step 14
Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle. - Step 15
Screw the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a combination spanner #19.
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