Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 493

19. Front control arm bushing

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Pressing out

40-3, Pressing

out front control arm bushing

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Pressing in

40-3, Pressing

in front control arm bushing

20. Hex bolt M 12 x 1.5 x 82

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70 Nm plus an additional

1

/

4

turn 90

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Always replace

21. Hex bolt, 50 Nm

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M10×70

22. Hex bolt, 50 Nm

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M10×30

23. Pendulum support

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Different versions

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Application

See Parts

Catalog

24. Hex bolt, 25 Nm

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M8×45

25. Rubber bushing

26. Clamp

27. Hex bolt, 25 Nm

28. Subframe

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If damaged, do not repair
threads in subframe for front
control arm bolt!

Front suspension, servicing

Modified mounting for stabilizer bar

Affected vehicles:

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Vehicles with all wheel drive

1 - Nut, 90 Nm

2 - Control arm

3 - Hex bolt, 15 Nm plus an additional 1 / 4 turn 90

4 - Bracket

5 - Nut, 90 Nm

6 - Stabilizer bar

7 - Connecting Link

A - Upper threaded pin

- Install ball joint with long thread - A - at top on spring
plate.

B - Lower threaded pin

- Install ball joint with short thread - B - , at bottom on
stabilizer bar.

Ball joint, checking

Checking axial play

Front suspension, servicing

- Pull control arm down and press up again.

Check radial play

- Press lower part of wheel inward and outward.

Note:

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There must be no perceptible or visual "play" when
carrying out both tests.

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Observe ball joint during checks.

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Take into account possible existing wheel bearing
play or "play" in upper suspension strut mount.

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Check rubber boot for damage, replace ball joint if
necessary

Ball joint, removing and installing

Front suspension, servicing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
required

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Hub puller 3283

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Ball joint puller 3287 A

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Engine/transmission jack V.A.G
1383 A

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Angle wrench V.A.G1756

Removing

Note:

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Vehicle must be standing on its wheels when
loosening or tightening 12-point axle nut

Front suspension, servicing