How to change front lower arm on VW Golf 6 – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front suspension arm / front control arm on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Suspension arm
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- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
- 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.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Golf 6 - Step 5
Remove the wheel. - Step 6Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Treat all joints of the arm. Use WD-40 spray.Replacement: front lower arm – VW Golf 6. Tip:After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.Step 7
Unscrew the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a drive socket #15. Use a tap wrench. - Step 8
Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #15. Use a tap wrench. - Step 9
Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the car body. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench. - Step 10
Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #15. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench. - Step 11
Remove the arm. Use a crowbar. - Step 12
Treat the fasteners of the ball joint. Use copper grease. - Step 13
Install a new arm.Replacement: front lower arm – VW Golf 6. Tip from AUTODOC experts:During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover. - Step 14
Install the front fastener of the arm. Do not tighten it. - Step 15
Attach the ball joint to the control arm. - Step 16
Install the fasteners of the ball joint. - Step 17
Screw the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
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