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How to change front ball joint on VW T5 Transporter – replacement guide
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VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) VR6 3.2, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) VR6 3.2, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) VR6 3.2 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TSI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TSI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 BiTDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 BiTDI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TSI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 BiFuel … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) VR6 3.2, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) VR6 3.2, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) VR6 3.2 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TSI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TSI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 BiTDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 BiTDI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TSI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 BiFuel … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front ball joint on VW T5 TRANSPORTER Van [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Suspension Ball Joint for Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) and other VW models
Ball Joint
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 21
XZN bit #14
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Ball joint puller
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: ball joint – VW T5 Transporter. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- 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 T5 Transporter. Take the following steps:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
- Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW T5 Transporter
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: ball joint – VW T5 Transporter. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.Wear a respirator.
- Step 7Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use XZN #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 8Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 9Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #21.
- Step 10Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #21.
- Step 11Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
- Step 12Remove the ball joint. Use a ball joint puller.
- Step 13Clean the ball joint mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 14Install a new ball joint.Replacement: ball joint – VW T5 Transporter. Tip from AUTODOC:Do not damage the ball joint cover.
- Step 15Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
- Step 16Screw the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 17Screw in the fastener connecting the ball joint to the control arm. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 18Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 19Screw the fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #21.
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