Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 16V, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 FSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.6 FSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 FSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 SDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI 16V 4motion, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 FSI 4motion, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 GTI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 3.2 R32 4motion, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 16V, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 GTI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.6 MultiFuel … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front suspension arm / front control arm on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for Golf V Hatchback (1K1) and other VW models

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Replacement: front lower arm – VW Golf 5. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #16
                    
                      Combination spanner #18
                    
                      Drive socket # 12 
                    
                      Drive socket # 16 
                    
                      Drive socket # 18 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: front lower arm – VW Golf 5. AUTODOC recommends:

The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: front lower arm – VW Golf 5. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: front lower arm – VW Golf 5. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #12.
Step 7

Remove the oil pan cover.
Step 8

Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: front lower arm – VW Golf 5. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.Wear a respirator.
Step 9

Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
Step 10

Loosen the front fastener of the control arm. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 11

Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the car body. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 12

Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
Step 13

Remove the fastening bolts. Use a drive socket #18. Use a drive socket #16.
Step 14

Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.

Step 15

Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
Step 16

Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17

Install a new arm.

Replacement: front lower arm – VW Golf 5. AUTODOC experts recommend:
During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
Step 18

Install the front fastener of the arm. Do not tighten it.
Step 19

Attach the ball joint to the control arm.
Step 20

Screw the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a drive socket #16.
Step 21

Install the rear fastener of the arm.
Step 22

Screw the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the car body. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 23

Screw the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.

Step 24

Screw the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.

Step 25

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 26

Tighten the front fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 27

Tighten the rear fastener connecting the arm to the car body. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 28

Tighten the rear fastener connecting the arm to the body subframe. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 29

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: front lower arm – VW Golf 5. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 30

Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 nm torque.
Step 31

Reinstall the oil pan lower cover.
Step 32

Tighten the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #12.
Step 33

Treat all joints of the arm. Use copper grease.
Step 34

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 35

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: front lower arm – VW Golf 5. Professionals recommend:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 36

Install the wheel.

Replacement: front lower arm – VW Golf 5. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 37

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 38

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 39

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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