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How to change front lower arm on VW Transporter V Platform / Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7FD) – replacement guide

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Replacement: front lower arm – VW TRANSPORTER V Platform/Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7FD). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 21
Drive socket # 22
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Ball joint puller
Hydraulic transmission jack
Tap wrench
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – VW TRANSPORTER V Platform/Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7FD). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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 TRANSPORTER V Platform/Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7FD). 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 #19.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: strut mount – VW TRANSPORTER V Platform/Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7FD). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Disconnect the lower control arm from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 10
    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.
    Step 11
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 12
    Remove the front fastener of the control arm.
    Step 13
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    Remove the arm.
  11. Step 14
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 15
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – VW TRANSPORTER V Platform/Chassis (7JD, 7JE, 7JL, 7JY, 7JZ, 7FD). Professionals recommend:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
  13. Step 16
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    Install the control arm fasteners.
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