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How to change front lower arm on VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 13
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 IV Variant (1J5). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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 IV Variant (1J5). Recommended sequence of steps:
  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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a tap wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Loosen the front fastener of the control arm. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the rear arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the front fastener of the control arm.
  12. Step 14
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    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 16
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 17
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  16. Step 18
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    Install the control arm fasteners.
  17. Step 19
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    Attach the ball joint to the control arm.
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