Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing track rod ball joint
Special tools and workshop equipment
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Ball joint puller -T10187- |
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- |
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Mark position of track rod ball joint on track rod. |
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Loosen nut -2- on track rod
ball joint but do not remove completely. |
Caution
Leave nut screwed on a few turns to protect thread
on pin. |
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Push track rod off wheel bearing housing and remove nut. |
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Ball joint puller -T10187- |
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Unscrew track rod ball joint from track rod. |
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
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Make sure that correct track rod ball joint is installed on
each side. |
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Track rod ball joint on right marked with an “A” |
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Track rod ball joint on left marked with a “B” |
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Screw track rod ball joint onto track rod as far as
previously applied mark and secure with lock nut. |
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Insert track rod ball joint into wheel bearing housing. |
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Bolt track rod ball joint with new nut. |
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Check wheel alignment
→ Chapter. |
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - steering rack“ |
→ Chapter „Repairing steering rack“ |
→ Chapter „Torque settings for wheel bolts“ |
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Open-end insert, 38 mm -V.A.G 1923-
Ball joint puller -T10 ...
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Right track rod ball joint
Marked with “A”
→ Anchor
Removing and installing
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Other materials:
Mounting tyre
Ensure that the wheel rim is clean.
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Insert new tyre valve with -VAS 6459--1-.
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Unscrew and remove valve insert.
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Infl ...
Attaching the mounts and roof carrier
Fig. 105 Attachment points for the mounts
and roof carrier on 2-door vehicles
Fig. 106 Attachment points for the mounts
and roof carrier on 4-door vehicles
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The mounts are the basis of a complete roof carrier system. ...
Corrosion protection for body components, add-on components and welded
components
Attachments
Wings, doors, covers and flaps must be coated completely on
the inside as well. One wet-in-wet spray pass is adequate for
this.
Before installing, add-on parts must be sealed with cav ...
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