How to replace the Suspension Arm on a VW Polo MK5

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  • Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
  • Guide on How to replace the suspension arm on a Volkswagen Polo MK5 1.6 TDI 2012 model.
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  • @diydaly
    @diydaly  4 года назад +1

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  • @dannyblair5556
    @dannyblair5556 2 года назад +1

    Great video, very useful. I have just changed mine today, did not torque with car on its wheels, will loosen the bolts again and re torque while on the ground.

    • @diydaly
      @diydaly  2 года назад +1

      Glad it helped, thanks for the comment 👍

  • @charliediver1560
    @charliediver1560 Год назад +2

    Good clear video , thanks for taking the time to post .

    • @diydaly
      @diydaly  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @6Martin
    @6Martin Год назад +3

    Very well explained and demonstrated. Thank u

    • @diydaly
      @diydaly  Год назад +2

      You are welcome!

  • @Beastnappy
    @Beastnappy 3 года назад +2

    Excellent vid, TOP vid mate. Thank you very much👍

    • @diydaly
      @diydaly  3 года назад +2

      Glad you enjoyed it.. thanks for the comment, much appreciated 👍👌

  • @kennymitchell4345
    @kennymitchell4345 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hi, great video. good advice about a spinning balljoint. My question is. See the middle of the wishbone. The blank middle bit. What is the name of the fitting/bush that this slots into. it looks like my sons one is very worn but the wishbone is completely seperate from this. Hope ive explained this question properly.

    • @diydaly
      @diydaly  7 месяцев назад +1

      Think you may mean the anti roll bar link?

  • @adrianmack3
    @adrianmack3 4 года назад +3

    Definitely covered the basics, but those bolts are torque to yield, they should be replaced. Shop manual also states to tighten the control arm bolts with the weight on the suspension to load the control arm. I failed to do that when I replaced mine, the large rear control arm bushings lasted 6 months before they self destructed.

    • @diydaly
      @diydaly  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for the info 👍👌

    • @leonardoesterhuizen4368
      @leonardoesterhuizen4368 Год назад

      Good afternoon. What is the torque setting for the bolts on the rear bushes?

    • @Simon_Mullan
      @Simon_Mullan 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@leonardoesterhuizen4368 70nm +90°

  • @chrisdervin5420
    @chrisdervin5420 4 года назад +1

    Thanks clearest video I have seen, giving it ago on Sunday :-)

    • @diydaly
      @diydaly  4 года назад +1

      Glad to help 😄 thanks for the comments! Much appreciated 👌👍

    • @chrisdervin5420
      @chrisdervin5420 4 года назад +1

      @@diydaly Just changed both sides on my Fabia which is the same set up as polo. I spent an hour or so trying to get back bush to line up. Tried all sorts of rods, podgers, the bolt with mole grips just would not go. I noticed the white metal bushes are quite rough, so I used a little bit of emery and filed a very slight lead where it was catching. This did the trick and second side was fairly easy using same technique. Cheers

    • @diydaly
      @diydaly  4 года назад +1

      @@chrisdervin5420 nice one! Glad you got it sorted mate 👍👍

  • @mitchd5208
    @mitchd5208 3 года назад +1

    Thanks clear easy to follow video

    • @diydaly
      @diydaly  3 года назад +1

      You're welcome!

  • @johnnysmithers2850
    @johnnysmithers2850 Год назад +1

    Have you got anything on putting a wishbone on a polo

  • @johnmcewan2772
    @johnmcewan2772 4 года назад +2

    A good video. Very informative.

    • @diydaly
      @diydaly  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for the comment , much appreciated 👌👍

  • @720pgamers4
    @720pgamers4 Год назад +1

    Quick question what size are them bolts or where do you get them from as can’t find them everywhere

    • @diydaly
      @diydaly  Год назад +2

      From the Vw dealer

    • @720pgamers4
      @720pgamers4 Год назад +1

      @@diydaly I did end up finding them from a online vw dealer there also on eBay as a kit

  • @OwenMeth
    @OwenMeth 11 месяцев назад +1

    ❤Thank you

    • @diydaly
      @diydaly  11 месяцев назад +1

      👍👍

  • @mufuliramark
    @mufuliramark 10 месяцев назад +1

    Is the other side just as easy for bolt access and removal

    • @Simon_Mullan
      @Simon_Mullan 10 месяцев назад +2

      No there is a small electric coolant pump you need to move to get access to the front bushing bolt. I disconnected the plug and the two clips hold it on can be just pushed off with a flat blade screwdriver.

    • @mufuliramark
      @mufuliramark 10 месяцев назад +1

      I did the drivers side yesterday and one of the bolts can’t come out because of the oil sump. I had to lift the engine up to remove it. Simple job, just inconsiderate position of sump.

  • @Howster69
    @Howster69 8 месяцев назад +1

    Should you not have tightened the 2 arm bolts with weight pushing up on the arm.

  • @Danmaster01
    @Danmaster01 Год назад +1

    my wheel is massively toed in after replacement. What did i screw up?

    • @diydaly
      @diydaly  Год назад +2

      Could just be the arm, advisable to get it tracked after replacement

    • @Danmaster01
      @Danmaster01 Год назад +2

      @@diydaly AUTODOC sent me slightly shorter arms. Thanks for the help though. Your channel was a good find.

    • @Simon_Mullan
      @Simon_Mullan 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@Danmaster01 I've just had the same issue but had to adjust the tie rods to their maximum position. I'll be buying from VW directly instead.

    • @jensstallknecht8452
      @jensstallknecht8452 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@Danmaster01 Hi, I am experiencing the same problem.. Can I ask you where you bought the new suspension arm?

    • @Danmaster01
      @Danmaster01 5 месяцев назад

      @@jensstallknecht8452 Hi I am in the UK and went to euro car parts. Part no 61544300F

  • @estebanraggio2141
    @estebanraggio2141 8 месяцев назад +1

    The hell am i supposed to do if i have an automatic? Transmission's in the way

    • @alexwoods594
      @alexwoods594 6 месяцев назад +1

      I had the oil sump in the way fir the right side, I had to loosen the right engine mount and jack the engine up. 🙄

  • @kolthiuidukagjinit2845
    @kolthiuidukagjinit2845 Год назад +1

    Vidio is very helpful,but the ti titinig bolts should be on a driving possession not on the rump possession,because thene car is on the road the bushes will be under stress .