Ball Joint, Checking; Ball Joint, Removing And Installing - Volkswagen Jetta 2011 Repair Manual

12 - Front Bonded Rubber Bushing
❑ Removing and installing. Refer to
⇒ "5.6 Control Arm Front Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing", page 48
13 - Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing
❑ Removing and installing. Refer to
⇒ "5.7 Control Arm Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing", page 50
14 - Coupling Rod
5.2

Ball Joint, Checking

Axial Play, Checking
– Forcefully pull the control arm down in the direction of
-arrow- and press it up again.
Radial Clearance, Checking
– Forcefully push the lower part of wheel inward and outward in
the direction of -arrow-.
Note
There should not be any noticeable or visible "play" in either
♦
of the two checks.
Pay attention to the ball joint while performing checks.
♦
Make allowance for any wheel bearing play or "play" in the
♦
upper strut mount
Check the rubber boot for damage and replace the lower ball
♦
joint, if necessary.
5.3

Ball Joint, Removing and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Puller - Ball Joint - 3287A-
♦ Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm - VAG1332-
♦ Engine and Gearbox Jack - VAS6931-
♦ Digital Torque Wrench - VAG1756A-
♦ Drive Shaft Remover - T10520-
Removing
♦ Twelve-point bolt with ribs. Refer to
⇒ "9.1 Twelve-Point Bolt with Ribs, Loosening and Tightening,
Drive Axle Threaded Connection", page 77
♦ Twelve-point bolt without ribs. Refer to
⇒ "9.2 Twelve-Point Bolt without Ribs, Loosening and Tight‐
ening, Drive Axle Threaded Connection", page 78
Suspension, Wheels, Steering - Edition 08.2015
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Jetta 2011 ➤ , Jetta 2013 ➤
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5. Front Suspension and Control Arm
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