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How to change front upper arm on VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) – replacement guide

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VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 1.9 TD, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5 Syncro, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.4 D, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5 TDI Syncro, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.8, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.8 VR6 … View more

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Replacement: front upper arm – VW TRANSPORTER IV Platform/Chassis (70XD). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #21
Combination spanner #24
Combination spanner #27
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Pin punch
Hammer
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front upper arm – VW TRANSPORTER IV Platform/Chassis (70XD). AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left upper control arms.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: front upper arm – VW TRANSPORTER IV Platform/Chassis (70XD). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. 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
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: front upper arm – VW TRANSPORTER IV Platform/Chassis (70XD). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Loosen the tension of the torsion bars. Use a combination spanner #27.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the shock strut to the suspension control arm.
    Step 8.2
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    Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  10. Step 12
    Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 13
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the ball joint. Use a combination spanner #24.
  11. Step 14
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  12. Step 15
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    Unscrew the subframe fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 16
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    Unscrew the subframe fastening. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 17
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 18
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    Unscrew the upper control arm fasteners (2 pieces). Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 19
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  17. Step 20
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  18. Step 21
    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Step 22
    Remove the fastening bolts.
    Step 23
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    Unscrew the engine mount fastener that connects it to the subframe. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 24
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  20. Step 25
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  21. Step 26
    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 27
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front upper arm – VW TRANSPORTER IV Platform/Chassis (70XD). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.Position the control arm according to its mounting holes.
  22. Step 28
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    Install the fastening bolts. Use a hammer. Use a crowbar.
  23. Step 29
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    Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
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