Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.0, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 16V, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.7 SDI, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.2 TDI 3L, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 16V, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.6 GTI, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 FSI, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4, VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.0 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Suspension Ball Joint for Lupo (6X1, 6E1) and other VW models

Ball Joint

Securing Plate, ball joint

Clamping Screw Set, ball joint

Bellow, ball joint

        Ball Joint for VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.0 Petrol (50 hp)
      
        Ball Joint for VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 16V Petrol (75 hp)
      
        Ball Joint for VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.7 SDI Diesel (60 hp)
      
        Ball Joint for VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.2 TDI 3L Diesel (61 hp)
      
        Ball Joint for VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 16V Petrol (100 hp)
      
        Ball Joint for VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.6 GTI Petrol (125 hp)
      
        Ball Joint for VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 FSI Petrol (105 hp)
      
        Ball Joint for VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.4 Petrol (60 hp)
      
        Ball Joint for VW Lupo (6X1, 6E1) 1.0 Petrol (50 hp)

Replacement: ball joint – VW Lupo 6X1. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner
                      
                        Copper grease
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Drive socket # 13
                      
                        Drive socket # 19
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Ball joint puller
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: ball joint – VW Lupo 6X1. AUTODOC experts recommend:

The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right ball joints.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: ball joint – VW Lupo 6X1. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
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

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Lupo 6X1
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 7

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 9

Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
Step 12

Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.

Step 14

Remove the ball joint.
Step 15

Clean the ball joint mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16

Install a new ball joint.

Replacement: ball joint – VW Lupo 6X1. AUTODOC recommends:
Do not damage the ball joint cover.
Step 17

Attach the ball joint to the control arm.
Step 18

Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.+90°

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 19

Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Step 20

Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 nm torque.
Step 21

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.

Step 22

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 nm torque.
Step 23

Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Treat the fasteners of the ball joint. Use copper grease.
Step 24

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 25

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: ball joint – VW Lupo 6X1. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 26

Install the wheel.

Replacement: ball joint – VW Lupo 6X1. Professionals recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 27

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 28

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 29

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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