00:33 - Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. 00:47 - Remove the front wheels. 00:54 - Use a combination spanner №18. Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. 01:32 - Use a socket №18 . Unscrew the right arm fastener. 01:50 - Use a socket №18. Unscrew the left arm fastener. 02:00 - Use a socket №16. Unscrew the left arm fastener. 02:40 - Remove the arm. 02:50 - Install a new suspension control arm. 03:40 - Use a socket №18. Tighten the right arm fastener 04:10 - Use a socket №16. Tighten the left arm fastener. 04:25 - Use a socket №18. Tighten the left arm fastener 04:45 - Insert the ball joint into the steering knuckle and fix it with a new nut. Use a combination spanner №18. Tighten the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. 05:30 - Use a socket №18. Tighten the right arm fastener 06:00 - Install the wheel.
Replace ALL bolts as they are stretch bolts. Also worth noting it is important to fully support the arm as the bolts can snap If they do its a BIG headache Penetrating fluid will help
Thanks for the video, can you (or another commenter) advise how to compress the suspension to allow final torquing of the bolts if you are doing this work off axle stands?
@@autodocuk Thanks, but this means you're saying its not really a DIY job for most people. I don't know anyone with a car lift in their home garage. But, I'm sure many home mechanics have chnaged lower control arms - so there must be a way.
This should never be done while the axle is attached, it will risk the inner race coming out of it's joint, also the ball joint may need to be counter held for removal which is best to remove axle out of the way, the opposite side of the control arm will require lifting the engine to clear the bolt, always torque the bolts while the suspension of the car is compressed or ride height simulated.
We cannot show all the nuances and problems during replacement; this is all individual and it is not always possible to solve them at home. To avoid this, we always recommend that replacements be carried out by specialized car services.
We cannot show all the nuances and problems during replacement; this is all individual and it is not always possible to solve them at home. To avoid this, we always recommend that replacements be carried out by specialized car services.
Ask yourself why the videos are always on the passenger side... On the driver side, you need to lower the entire subframe to remove the rubber bushing bolt. And just saying, you won't be able to unscrew the ball joints nuts. Do not forget a good sawall with Milwaukee Torch Blades...
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@@Righteouness left-hand side looking at the car? or in the car? you see why this statement is misunderstood. rather, stating drivers or messengers side would better direct your attention to detail
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00:33 - Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.
00:47 - Remove the front wheels.
00:54 - Use a combination spanner №18. Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle.
01:32 - Use a socket №18 . Unscrew the right arm fastener.
01:50 - Use a socket №18. Unscrew the left arm fastener.
02:00 - Use a socket №16. Unscrew the left arm fastener.
02:40 - Remove the arm.
02:50 - Install a new suspension control arm.
03:40 - Use a socket №18. Tighten the right arm fastener
04:10 - Use a socket №16. Tighten the left arm fastener.
04:25 - Use a socket №18. Tighten the left arm fastener
04:45 - Insert the ball joint into the steering knuckle and fix it with a new nut. Use a combination spanner №18. Tighten the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle.
05:30 - Use a socket №18. Tighten the right arm fastener
06:00 - Install the wheel.
Replace ALL bolts as they are stretch bolts. Also worth noting it is important to fully support the arm as the bolts can snap If they do its a BIG headache Penetrating fluid will help
Thank you for the feedback! We are grateful for your valuable recommendation. It will be very useful for our viewers. Best regards, Autodoc.
Good enough for DIY
Replace them with regular multi-use bolts. Saves having to buy the expensive single-use stretch bolts from the dealer.
Thanks for the video, can you (or another commenter) advise how to compress the suspension to allow final torquing of the bolts if you are doing this work off axle stands?
We cannot recommend another tool where this replacement would be within the scope of safety, otherwise, we recommend service.
@@autodocuk Thanks, but this means you're saying its not really a DIY job for most people. I don't know anyone with a car lift in their home garage.
But, I'm sure many home mechanics have chnaged lower control arms - so there must be a way.
This should never be done while the axle is attached, it will risk the inner race coming out of it's joint, also the ball joint may need to be counter held for removal which is best to remove axle out of the way, the opposite side of the control arm will require lifting the engine to clear the bolt, always torque the bolts while the suspension of the car is compressed or ride height simulated.
Thank you for sharing your experience, it will be very useful information for us and our viewers.
AUTODOC team
Primarily DSG gearbox vehicles have access issues to the bolt on right side suspension arm change, not all vw/audi a3's have bolt access issues
what about the gearbox side - not so easy to get the left hand side control arm bushing bolt out?
We cannot show all the nuances and problems during replacement; this is all individual and it is not always possible to solve them at home. To avoid this, we always recommend that replacements be carried out by specialized car services.
We cannot show all the nuances and problems during replacement; this is all individual and it is not always possible to solve them at home. To avoid this, we always recommend that replacements be carried out by specialized car services.
Где вы такого специалиста нашли что болты забивает молотком?
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You really need to make a tutorial on this for the other side…
Ask yourself why the videos are always on the passenger side... On the driver side, you need to lower the entire subframe to remove the rubber bushing bolt. And just saying, you won't be able to unscrew the ball joints nuts. Do not forget a good sawall with Milwaukee Torch Blades...
WARNING: Lower left arm control is more difficult. Comment on how to do so.
Thank you for your comment!
We kindly ask you to clarify or rephrase your question and we will be happy to assist you with any question you have.
Best Regards,
Autodoc team
autodoc.co.uk the transmission pan is blocking a bolt. You may want to perform a video on the left hand side.
@@Righteouness hes asking you if its drivers or passengers side.
m katanic left hand side as quoted in my suggestion.
@@Righteouness left-hand side looking at the car? or in the car? you see why this statement is misunderstood. rather, stating drivers or messengers side would better direct your attention to detail