Seat Leon 2013 Workshop Manual page 85

– It is essential to follow specified sequence.
I - Tighten knurled nut -1- hand-tight.
II - Turn only bolt -2- using a spanner in order to press out drive
shaft with press tool - T10520- .
Note
At the end of the procedure or for pressing out drive shaft further
the spindle must be moved to its original position in order to de‐
ploy the hydraulic force!
– Pull swivel joint out of suspension link.
– Bend suspension link downwards as far as necessary.
– Loosen nut from suspension link -2- but do not remove com‐
pletely.
Caution
Leave nut screwed several turns onto track rod ball joint shank
to protect thread.
– Press swivel joint off wheel bearing housing using ball joint
puller - 3287 A- -1-.
– Unscrew nut, and remove swivel joint -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order, noting the following:
– Fit swivel joint in wheel bearing housing.
– Fit drive shaft in wheel hub.
– Screw on new self-locking nut and counterhold with Torx key
- T40- .
León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018
4. Lower suspension link, swivel joint
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