Changing the ball joints on our MK4 golf without removing the arms or hub.

We changed the ball joints on the daily not long ago with some cheap ones. They didn't last long so we're putting some better quality one on, and trying to do it whilst removing as little as possible from the car.
Here's how we did.
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I have to warn you that I have no formal automotive training, and have just learned by breaking stuff. If you can learn anything from my mistakes then great, but you do so at your own risk!

[@smithleerichard]

Very detailed description and method. Entertaining video too! Nice one Steve

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks Rich👍

[@W210Garage]

love your mk4 videos, my dad has 99 gti and have to do all the job you showed with it as well.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, good luck sorting it out 🤞.
Cheers Larcs 👍

[@igniux]

Well done, i appreaciate your video!

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, no problems 👍

[@simonsibbs4958]

You didn’t need to knock driveshaft through you can just cut off the top of the bolt on the old ball joint - save you a bit of time next time . Reciprocating hack saw

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Brilliant thanks 👍

[@simonsibbs4958]

@@LarcsWorkshop love the channel 👍🏼

[@LarcsWorkshop]

@@simonsibbs4958 Thank you

[@matthewwright7102]

Cheers mate

[@LarcsWorkshop]

No worries

[@frednetherlands887]

Thank you.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks Fred

[@vwbtl9]

do I have to do alignment after changing ball joint? (alignment before was done with the new joint)

[@LarcsWorkshop]

It's good practice to get it checked, if you don't just keep a good eye on your tyre wear and get it checked if you notice a problem.
Cheers Larcs 👍