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How to change front lower arm on VW Golf VI Variant (AJ5) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: front lower arm – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 15
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 VI Variant (AJ5). 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 VI Variant (AJ5). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean 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 VI Variant (AJ5). Tip:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a drive socket #15. Use a tap wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #15. Use a tap wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the car body. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #15. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 12
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    Treat the fasteners of the ball joint. Use copper grease.
  11. Step 13
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – VW GOLF VI Variant (AJ5). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  12. Step 14
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    Install the front fastener of the arm. Do not tighten it.
  13. Step 15
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    Attach the ball joint to the control arm.
  14. Step 16
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    Install the fasteners of the ball joint.
  15. Step 17
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    Screw the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
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