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How to change front lower arm on VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 2.0, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.9 TDI, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.6, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.8 T, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 3.2 RSI 4motion (1C9), VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.6, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 2.3 V5, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.9 TDI, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.4, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.9 TDI, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.8 T, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 2.5 … View more

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Replacement: front lower arm – VW NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1). 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 NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1). 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 NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1). 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 NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1)
  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 NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1). 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 NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1). 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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