How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.9 TDI VW Caddy Mk3
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How to change front lower arm on VW Caddy III Van (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: front lower arm – VW CADDY III Box (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Combination spanner #18
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Wheel impact socket #17
Ball joint puller
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – VW CADDY III Box (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH). AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • Replacement of the independent suspension lower arm in some cars requires a part of the outlet piping of the additional heater to be removed.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW CADDY III Box (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: front lower arm – VW CADDY III Box (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
    Remove the lower sound insulation.
    Please note!
    Some cars are not equipped with the lower sound insulation.
    Step 7
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Treat all joints of the arm. Use WD-40 spray.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – VW CADDY III Box (2KA, 2KH, 2CA, 2CH). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  5. Step 8
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening nut. Use a combination spanner #18.
  6. Step 9
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    Loosen the fastening nut, remove the arm from the steering knuckle using a ball joint puller. If necessary, use a crowbar.
  7. Step 10
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket No.18 or ring spanner No.18.
  8. Step 11
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    Unscrew the rear arm fastener. Use a drive socket #16, #18.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 13
    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 14
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    Install a new arm. Insert the ball joint into the steering knuckle and fix it with a new nut.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  11. Step 15
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    Install the front fastener of the arm. Do not tighten it.
  12. Step 16
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    Install the rear fastener of the arm.
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