How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.4 16V VW Polo Mk4
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How to change front lower arm on VW Polo 9N – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.9 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.2 12V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.9 SDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.2, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 FSI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.9 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 TDI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.8 GTI, VW POLO (9N_) 1.6 16V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.8 GTi Cup Edition, VW POLO (9N_) 1.2, VW POLO (9N_) 1.2 12V, VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – VW Polo 9N. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 13
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 Polo 9N. 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 Polo 9N. Take the following steps:
  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:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VW Polo 9N
  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.
    Replacement: front lower arm – VW Polo 9N. Tip from AUTODOC:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  7. 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.
  8. Step 9
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    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the front fastener of the control arm. Use a drive socket #18.
  10. Step 11
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 14
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    Install a new arm. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: front lower arm – VW Polo 9N. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  14. Step 15
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    Install the front fastener of the arm. Use a drive socket #18.
  15. Step 16
    DIY replacement of Control Arm on VW POLO (9N_) 1.4 TDI 2003 is not an issue anymore with our step-by-step tutorial
    Attach the ball joint to the control arm.
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