Ball Joint, Removing And Installing (Plus Running Gear); Removing - Volkswagen PASSAT Repair Manual

Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle
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Ball joint, removing and installing (Plus
running gear)

Removing

- Loosen 12-point nut with vehicle standing on its
wheels.
- Disconnect drive shaft at transmission drive
flange.
- Remove bolts -arrow -A-.
- Loosen bolt -arrow -B-.
- Separate connection between ball joint/control
arm. (First mark installation position).
- Swing wheel and suspension strut outward and
support.
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