Son called me today, new wishbones arrived. Quick look on this channel and “hey presto” easy, peasy. Keep up the great work mate, don’t know what I’d do without you.
Bro your videos are class!Standard! I don't even need to change my wishbones but I still ended up watching this one until the end! Subscribed and tuned in man, keep um coming! I got a Mk4 TDI130 Golf which is my First VW and I love to tinkle around with it so I'm gonna be locked into your channel full time!
Thanks bmacvags, another job on the golf sorted thanks to your help :) For others reference: 1. I found it helpful to put in the 2 bushing bolts and the ball joint leaving the drop link until last. Jack up the wishbone a bit to line up the bolt for the droplink. 2. Symptoms, felt like track rod end was going ie vague steering, lots of wear on inside of tyre, slight pull to left on braking and simultaneous turning at low speed. All cured now! 3. Didn't need to undo track rod end, It just took a lot of prying to get it out. 4. Front bushing inside nut didn't break off in my case (thankfully!) 138k GT TDI Go for it, it's not hard just a bit fiddly :) Mark.
Just did this, and your wishbone bushing upgrade on one side of my car. Thank you - but! I ran into a problem though where my CV joint became disconnected inside the rubber boot at the gearbox end. Had to remove boot to slot it back in. Which eventually I managed to do. Have since learned there should be a retaining clip inside the joint to prevent this happening! So presumably this is somewhere inside the housing buried in the grease! No idea how this came off though as I didn’t pull anything hard. Anyway - a word of warning because it’s a very messy problem if this happens!
What’s the situation with putting the wishbone back on? Seen guys using grease and other things on the bolts. Any tips or pointers? Thanks SO MUCH for your vids bro
Thanks for the pointers! A bit different on the 05 TDI, but not too much, just have to undo the dogbone mount and slightly jack up the motor to get that front bolt out.
big fan of your videos, some ply wood under floor jack and jack stand would make things a bit easier and safer, also wanted to get your opinion on replacing the axel nut every time its undone like some suggest
gonna sling in some new bushes this week, wanted to know if i should fully tighten the bushe bolts while the motors on the jacks or off? was reading somewhere and thought i would double check as you seem to be on the ball round a vdubs m8
Nice vid, always good to watch a run through first. I´m doing the same job on my Alhambra/Sharan. Finding a good squirt of silicon spray helps to ease the wishbones out of their mountings as they seem to sit quite tightly on the Sharan/Alhambra. Good work, keep it up.
BMAC VAGS, what's your opinion on the TT bushings? Does the aded rigidity come at the expense of driver/passenger comfort? Do the TT bushings sufficiently dampen vibration and preserve comfort for the driver and passengers? Are these bushing suitable for a Jetta or GTI intended to be driven in comfort on public roads on a daily basis, and on long road trips?
Personally i think the TT Bushings are a good replacement in every aspect. To me there is no downsides to using tt bushings. They are stronger, last longer and give the same ride quality. Also will save you a fortune in repairs.
@@BMACVAGS Thanks for your perspective on the TT bushings. Also, my assumption is that the TT bushings are the same ones that were originally installed on the MKIV R32. Do you know if this is correct? Those are the bushings I ordered for my MKIV GTI. The difference between the two bushings is that the R32 bushings are solid and very stiff. The original GTI bushings look like the ones you replaced on your VW, more pliable than the R32, which led to my question/concern about ride comfort.
We have a shudder over 70km/h with anything over slight throttle, I have noticed the bushes look much like yours and wondering if this could be the cause of the issue. 2002 V5 bora/jetta
This is the correct way to this job, although because i DIDNT know the TT bushibg would fit i was using ordinary bushing and your lucky if you get a year out of them, so i used to do this job over a pit, simply take out the bushing bolt and push the wheel forward, bushing housing became exposed, then using a screw press id made up I could simply push out and press in the new one, take pressure of wheel and it when straight back into place.
Hey man I bought a polo 6n and need to give it a serves .thanks to all ur videos im gonna try to do it my self , one more thing the gear it's not good workin order ,gear 1 it's the problem some times it ok but most of the time not,by mistake I put it gear 3, I have been told that I need to change the bushers, don't know how , will u help me? Thanks all ur videos . Thanks mate
quick question, my 03 Jetta TDI wagon keeps chewing the left front rotor. It is the ball joint that rubs against is upon sharp right turns. Thgis started after I replaced the left spindle and while at it installed coilover shocks. I lowered the front end about 1 inch. After the first rotor was chewed, I raised the car about half inch, but the rubbing continues. I'm considering to re-install the stock shocks, since I'm near the stock height and continue to have problems. There is no up/down or sideways play at the wheel, links are fine. I could use a little help here
Should you always replace them on both sides? I need to replace my left-hand side controlarm because it has a smal rust hole in it. The bushings seem ok. Do I need to change out the other side as well?
Thank you so much!!!!!!! I've been waiting so long for a video like this, could never find it on youtube. I've been dying to replace these since like May of last year, would have costed me 750 dollars which in pounds is around 450 I believe so.
Thanks for posting this. I've got to replace the wishbone/control arm bushings on a VW Fox Urban which is, I believe, the same as the Polo. I've found a video on how to do it on the Polo and it's good. Doing the drivers side (UK right hand drive) and got as far as undoing the bolt holding the wishbone in place but the oil pan is in the way and I can't get it out! The guys in the video are doing the left hand side like you are and that's not a problem as the oil pan isn't in the way. Do I have to remove the oil pan or is there a trick for getting it out? Any information from anyone much appreciated.
thanks for the video( all of them) I got mk4 1.6 petrol. when I bought it it was lowered. it came with broken windscreen. I raise it up to standart. New shocks springs. after mot again broken windscreen. left side always. UK car. what should I look for?
need some advice was going to change wishbone on my mk 4 golf gt tdi was unable to remove front bolt as it was so badly corroded cudnt even get a grip of it. thought of drilling it out but wouldnt of had another to replace it do u know wer i can get a couple?
Please answer me as soon as you can, how to tell which rear bush is for my Golf 4, year 2001, there is 69 mm and 72,5mm version ,i need to order online from Powerflex and im in a faze of changing all hoses to silicone one,so there car is not drivable , how to measure by myself and do you know the size from the model of year production ???
what brand and material did you decide to go with? I appreciate the video thanks a lot. I ended up replacing my struts and quickly realized it did not fix my squeaky issue less than half of the problem was resolved however my struts all needed to be replaced. :)
mgbarela drive ways used to bottom out with full car load, dips and speed bumps are just bothering with the squeak, and people can hear it pretty good.
can i have aome advise i wanted to buy a 2005 subaru wrx as its cheap was involved in small accident and front drivers side wishbone bent how long would it take a garage to replace this part and would car ever be the same again as i think of safty aswell incase of another accident ?
Ola!gostaria de algumas dicas de preparaçao para o motor akl 1.6.,aqui no Brasil e muito dificil saber ,nao nada muito forte apenas uma modifi caçao leve.Obrigado!!!
Thanks for another great video mate, very helpful AGAIN, a quick question, my wheels judder when I'm breaking, even more when I'm breaking from high speed like 60/70,any ideas?? Thanks.
Thanks for your help my friend, you were right it was exactly what you said, the break discs, changed them and it's sorted the problem, again thanks, and thanks for taking the time to get back to me. 😁😁
I can't get the rear bolt off. impact wrench won't budge it. it isn't rusted, but it looks like there's thread lock on the top nut. PB blaster does nothing. any ideas?
Wow, that's what I call a DIY video! Pretty professional though... :D You are very nice to listen (and watch too ;) ). I'm a total newbie on this kind of jobs, but I might give it a try 'cause you made it look so easy. I bet I'm not going to make it in five minutes... :D :D
ive got a lowered bora, problem i have is the drive shaft fouls the ARB. it has adjustable ARB arms and wider loop ARB but still fouls. any way round this?
hi there its come the time to change my bushes but I've seen some cases where the link arm nut which is welded inside breaks. I'm wondering, is this a common problem? i would like to do it myself and save a lot of money however if its likely the nut will break I'm not too keen on doing the job. the cars on 129,000 mile. any ideas?
+Thomas Wightman Hi about that specific problem I am facing this problem right now. I found this post from someone who had the same problem. here is the link (forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4085928-Drivers-side-control-arm-front-bolt-was-spinning-freely-now-fixed!)
Hey, I have a mk4 01 golf 1.8t that has a bad transmission slipping problem. It's an automatic and if i come to a stop, go up, or go down a hill then the car puts itself into what seems like neutral. Please give any suggestions as we believe it to just be the computer.
The three bolts he removed from the outside of the control arm are the ball joint. The ball joint has one additional bolt that attaches it to the rotor assembly.
CptPoo thank you. Everyone in the Volkswagen community are so very helpful, I really appreciate all the help I've been given in the comment sections of all the MK4 Golf GTi 1.8t videos. Thanks One more question about the new balljoints, because I purchased a pair (left and right) (2) new R32 control arms with the solid bushings already pressed, 2 new ball-joints and 2 new inner and outer tie-rods. My question is to anyone that can help is. On the ball-joint and outer tie-rod ends there is the main bolt with a torx head opening at the end of the main studs (which I'm figuring is to hold the stud to make sure it doesn't spin on you when torque'n it down, but there is onl a piece of plastic about ¾ of the way up the threads, there's no hole in the bolt for a cotter pin or in the stud. Are they new types of locking nuts? I've never seen them before and I don't know if they're safe enough to put on my car. I will post a video so anyone who wants to answer and knows exactly what I'm talking about can see what I mean in better detail and tell just me what kind of bolts they are and if they are safe to put on your ball-joint and tie-rod ends. Thanks everyone in advance. VDUB 4 EVA
***** I'm currently going through replacing all of the parts you have listed here on my 00 Jetta, so far I've done everything except the control arms. I noticed the same torx head opening, but I never needed it. The ball joint nut removed with just a ratchet and some hammering on the rotor assembly to knock it loose. However, the outer tie-rods will spin when you try to tighten the nut. I had to use a giant pair of grip-locks to squeeze the tie rod into the rotor assembly while I tightened it. As far as the locking nuts go, I had the same nuts you described and so far have had no troubles. I replaced the tie-rods 6 months ago, and I check them on a regular basis to make sure they are staying tight. I chalk the lack of cotter pins and locking nuts up to the superior German Engineering ;)
BMAC VAGS Hi there, I've replaced the control arms on my 00 VW Golf. and the bolts holding the front end of the wishbone on each side is freely spinning and wont tighten down.. I thought I might be missing a nut on the other end, but there isnt a nut for the front end wishbone bushing bolt. I believe this bolt is threaded into the "frame". Is there a chance that the bolt is stripped? If so, how to fix, as the bolt threads thru the bushing and into the frame.. Any info is much appreciated.
Son called me today, new wishbones arrived.
Quick look on this channel and “hey presto” easy, peasy.
Keep up the great work mate, don’t know what I’d do without you.
Very clear, and no bloody music.
Just wanted to say thanks for putting out videos! I own a Mk3 that needs new bushings and this video really is a lifesaver!
20 videos later and I find one that makes everything clear. thanks
Bro your videos are class!Standard! I don't even need to change my wishbones but I still ended up watching this one until the end! Subscribed and tuned in man, keep um coming! I got a Mk4 TDI130 Golf which is my First VW and I love to tinkle around with it so I'm gonna be locked into your channel full time!
Great video! Is the right side exactly the same way? i read somewhere that the engine should be lifted to get out a bolt. Many thanks!
Thanks man for all your videos tutorials u rocks
Well made video and easy to understand how to tackle the job. Thank you for posting this.
Brilliant channel, top bloke- makes it easy - I''ll be doing this shortly after doing my rear brakes, cheers for guides m8
Thanks bmacvags, another job on the golf sorted thanks to your help :)
For others reference:
1. I found it helpful to put in the 2 bushing bolts and the ball joint leaving the drop link until last. Jack up the wishbone a bit to line up the bolt for the droplink.
2. Symptoms, felt like track rod end was going ie vague steering, lots of wear on inside of tyre, slight pull to left on braking and simultaneous turning at low speed. All cured now!
3. Didn't need to undo track rod end, It just took a lot of prying to get it out.
4. Front bushing inside nut didn't break off in my case (thankfully!) 138k GT TDI
Go for it, it's not hard just a bit fiddly :)
Mark.
Just did this, and your wishbone bushing upgrade on one side of my car. Thank you - but!
I ran into a problem though where my CV joint became disconnected inside the rubber boot at the gearbox end. Had to remove boot to slot it back in. Which eventually I managed to do.
Have since learned there should be a retaining clip inside the joint to prevent this happening! So presumably this is somewhere inside the housing buried in the grease! No idea how this came off though as I didn’t pull anything hard.
Anyway - a word of warning because it’s a very messy problem if this happens!
Top demonstration good to see plus all the safety tips great stuff keep up the good videos
Thank you as always, could you make a video of the upgrade?
What a day, what a lovely day!
Linkarm nut broke off, spinning together with the bolt!
Clear comments and video showing exactly what's involved :-)
Another amazing tutorial - you rock! :)
Could you make a video where lower ball joint is replaced, please?
Another great video, doing this on a different car almost the same. Wanted to check i didn't have to compress spring first.
Perfect. Much better than previous video. Thanks.
Man thank you very much , i learn to fix everything on my golf with you.. :)
What’s the situation with putting the wishbone back on? Seen guys using grease and other things on the bolts. Any tips or pointers? Thanks SO MUCH for your vids bro
Thanks for the pointers! A bit different on the 05 TDI, but not too much, just have to undo the dogbone mount and slightly jack up the motor to get that front bolt out.
big fan of your videos, some ply wood under floor jack and jack stand would make things a bit easier and safer, also wanted to get your opinion on replacing the axel nut every time its undone like some suggest
gonna sling in some new bushes this week, wanted to know if i should fully tighten the bushe bolts while the motors on the jacks or off?
was reading somewhere and thought i would double check as you seem to be on the ball round a vdubs m8
Grate and useful video as always.. do one on how to remove the ball joint as well
Hey mate , top video !! just would like to ask exactly what make that impact gun is ? and where you got it from ?
Nice vid, always good to watch a run through first. I´m doing the same job on my Alhambra/Sharan. Finding a good squirt of silicon spray helps to ease the wishbones out of their mountings as they seem to sit quite tightly on the Sharan/Alhambra. Good work, keep it up.
Absolutely brilliant Fella Great Work Well Done
BMAC VAGS, what's your opinion on the TT bushings? Does the aded rigidity come at the expense of driver/passenger comfort? Do the TT bushings sufficiently dampen vibration and preserve comfort for the driver and passengers? Are these bushing suitable for a Jetta or GTI intended to be driven in comfort on public roads on a daily basis, and on long road trips?
Personally i think the TT Bushings are a good replacement in every aspect. To me there is no downsides to using tt bushings. They are stronger, last longer and give the same ride quality. Also will save you a fortune in repairs.
@@BMACVAGS Thanks for your perspective on the TT bushings. Also, my assumption is that the TT bushings are the same ones that were originally installed on the MKIV R32. Do you know if this is correct? Those are the bushings I ordered for my MKIV GTI. The difference between the two bushings is that the R32 bushings are solid and very stiff. The original GTI bushings look like the ones you replaced on your VW, more pliable than the R32, which led to my question/concern about ride comfort.
great video guy!............. nice clean , clear and straight to the point.
Thank you so much
The way you did it, looks like a piece of cake. Amazing
Thank you for watching
BMAC VAGS u said upgrade at the end. Does a Audi TT fit as well?
We have a shudder over 70km/h with anything over slight throttle, I have noticed the bushes look much like yours and wondering if this could be the cause of the issue. 2002 V5 bora/jetta
This is the correct way to this job, although because i DIDNT know the TT bushibg would fit i was using ordinary bushing and your lucky if you get a year out of them, so i used to do this job over a pit, simply take out the bushing bolt and push the wheel forward, bushing housing became exposed, then using a screw press id made up I could simply push out and press in the new one, take pressure of wheel and it when straight back into place.
Excellent, that's what I call McGuyver'd
Hey man
I bought a polo 6n and need to give it a serves .thanks to all ur videos im gonna try to do it my self , one more thing the gear it's not good workin order ,gear 1 it's the problem some times it ok but most of the time not,by mistake I put it gear 3, I have been told that I need to change the bushers, don't know how , will u help me?
Thanks all ur videos . Thanks mate
quick question, my 03 Jetta TDI wagon keeps chewing the left front rotor. It is the ball joint that rubs against is upon sharp right turns. Thgis started after I replaced the left spindle and while at it installed coilover shocks. I lowered the front end about 1 inch. After the first rotor was chewed, I raised the car about half inch, but the rubbing continues. I'm considering to re-install the stock shocks, since I'm near the stock height and continue to have problems. There is no up/down or sideways play at the wheel, links are fine. I could use a little help here
Quick Q......... would you not replace the ball joint while your there ?
Should you always replace them on both sides?
I need to replace my left-hand side controlarm because it has a smal rust hole in it. The bushings seem ok. Do I need to change out the other side as well?
great info thanks . hard to find how to videos for these cars now. most folks will just junk the car
Thank you so much!!!!!!! I've been waiting so long for a video like this, could never find it on youtube. I've been dying to replace these since like May of last year, would have costed me 750 dollars which in pounds is around 450 I believe so.
We will just say that you owe me a drink and we will call it evens..lol
Hi Great video, would you be able to confirm where you have put the axle stands on the car I always struggle for a safe place to put them. Cheers
Thanks for posting this. I've got to replace the wishbone/control arm bushings on a VW Fox Urban which is, I believe, the same as the Polo. I've found a video on how to do it on the Polo and it's good. Doing the drivers side (UK right hand drive) and got as far as undoing the bolt holding the wishbone in place but the oil pan is in the way and I can't get it out! The guys in the video are doing the left hand side like you are and that's not a problem as the oil pan isn't in the way. Do I have to remove the oil pan or is there a trick for getting it out? Any information from anyone much appreciated.
Did you reuse the old nuts and bolts or replace with brand new?
Also how tight are they initially?
Due to do this before my road trip.
I joined your forum thing the other day! You'll have to tell me how to upload a picture of my car. Thanks for the vid!
Yes yes, will do. Got loads on so apologies for the delay
Very Good - especially your commentry as you go Cheers
thanks for the video( all of them) I got mk4 1.6 petrol. when I bought it it was lowered. it came with broken windscreen. I raise it up to standart. New shocks springs. after mot again broken windscreen. left side always. UK car. what should I look for?
Can you upgrade the bushing in the wishbone or do you need to replace the whole wishbone itself?
Hello,
Thks 4 this video. Very useful.
Is it the same way for the right one ?
Brilliant as usual.
Impact driver: what one did you go for?
Brilliant , best video I could find on this by miles. Thanks a million .
Do you have a video on how to reinstall the VW lower control arm back on the vehicle after reinstalling the bushings?
just play the video backwards
need some advice was going to change wishbone on my mk 4 golf gt tdi was unable to remove front bolt as it was so badly corroded cudnt even get a grip of it. thought of drilling it out but wouldnt of had another to replace it do u know wer i can get a couple?
Please answer me as soon as you can, how to tell which rear bush is for my Golf 4, year 2001, there is 69 mm and 72,5mm version ,i need to order online from Powerflex and im in a faze of changing all hoses to silicone one,so there car is not drivable , how to measure by myself and do you know the size from the model of year production ???
Best video for the job. Descriptive, comprehensive and great camera work. Massive help bro. Thanks 👍
what brand and material did you decide to go with? I appreciate the video thanks a lot. I ended up replacing my struts and quickly realized it did not fix my squeaky issue less than half of the problem was resolved however my struts all needed to be replaced. :)
mgbarela drive ways used to bottom out with full car load, dips and speed bumps are just bothering with the squeak, and people can hear it pretty good.
Yo boss, is the mk5 pretty similar? As in no other parts have to come off to get at it? Cheers. J
can i have aome advise i wanted to buy a 2005 subaru wrx as its cheap was involved in small accident and front drivers side wishbone bent how long would it take a garage to replace this part and would car ever be the same again as i think of safty aswell incase of another accident ?
Ola!gostaria de algumas dicas de preparaçao para o motor akl 1.6.,aqui no Brasil e muito dificil saber ,nao nada muito forte apenas uma modifi caçao leve.Obrigado!!!
your video helped me a lot and saved me a lot of money. Thank you!!
I am so glad that they are helping you
Thanks for another great video mate, very helpful AGAIN, a quick question, my wheels judder when I'm breaking, even more when I'm breaking from high speed like 60/70,any ideas?? Thanks.
michael harper Sounds like brake discs
OK cool, I'll change them at the weekend, thanks for getting back to me😁😁
try and get a second opinion to save yourself some money. It the brake pedal pulsating? because it could also be abs sensor
Thanks for your help my friend, you were right it was exactly what you said, the break discs, changed them and it's sorted the problem, again thanks, and thanks for taking the time to get back to me. 😁😁
michael harper You are welcome brother, gad you got it sorted
will there be a vid on how to put the TT bushings in?
Nice instruction, Safety first!
Nice, clear educational vid. Ive now subscribed to your channel. Thanks.
Brilliant thanks for the help great content as always
Really clear instructions, nice!
Wots best way to remove a rounded front wishbone nut???
I can't get the rear bolt off. impact wrench won't budge it. it isn't rusted, but it looks like there's thread lock on the top nut. PB blaster does nothing. any ideas?
are the polyurethane bush kits any good or should I go with the tt once ?? cheers
I would go with the TT ones, Some of the poly ones squeak and not fit correctly. Also the ride changes to quite hard and noisy.
What kind of impact gun do you have? Im looking to buy one but Im not sure what kind. Im not trying to pay more than 100 dollars
Sealey impact wrench 24v, cheap and cheerful
good work, easy to understand
Wow, that's what I call a DIY video! Pretty professional though... :D You are very nice to listen (and watch too ;) ).
I'm a total newbie on this kind of jobs, but I might give it a try 'cause you made it look so easy. I bet I'm not going to make it in five minutes... :D :D
ive got a lowered bora, problem i have is the drive shaft fouls the ARB. it has adjustable ARB arms and wider loop ARB but still fouls. any way round this?
Good job !
I appreciate that
just wondering, is the audi tt control arm compatible(bolt on) with mk4 gti control arm?
hi there its come the time to change my bushes but I've seen some cases where the link arm nut which is welded inside breaks. I'm wondering, is this a common problem? i would like to do it myself and save a lot of money however if its likely the nut will break I'm not too keen on doing the job. the cars on 129,000 mile. any ideas?
Its a catch 22. i would spray some penetrating oil and leave it a few days and then try it
+Thomas Wightman Hi about that specific problem I am facing this problem right now. I found this post from someone who had the same problem. here is the link (forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4085928-Drivers-side-control-arm-front-bolt-was-spinning-freely-now-fixed!)
clean, clear and easy!!! thanks....
You ar welcome
Hey, I have a mk4 01 golf 1.8t that has a bad transmission slipping problem. It's an automatic and if i come to a stop, go up, or go down a hill then the car puts itself into what seems like neutral. Please give any suggestions as we believe it to just be the computer.
Go to the website and post the question in the forum for some more opinions
Thx mate. Mine is still going after 20 years
iv had wishbone and springs changed now getting clicking when pulling of could this be if wishbone fitted wrong side or upside down
my bushes have the same sort of wear will it fail the MOT
It is at the testers discrepancy, but if they are worn you should probably change them
nice little vid! exactly what i needed!
I have a 2000 mk4 golf 2.0 age and I get clunking noises front and rear and I would like to know which bushings I need to replace?
I would replace both
Where is the ball joint? Did you remove the entire ball joint?
The three bolts he removed from the outside of the control arm are the ball joint. The ball joint has one additional bolt that attaches it to the rotor assembly.
CptPoo thank you. Everyone in the Volkswagen community are so very helpful, I really appreciate all the help I've been given in the comment sections of all the MK4 Golf GTi 1.8t videos. Thanks
One more question about the new balljoints, because I purchased a pair (left and right) (2) new R32 control arms with the solid bushings already pressed, 2 new ball-joints and 2 new inner and outer tie-rods. My question is to anyone that can help is. On the ball-joint and outer tie-rod ends there is the main bolt with a torx head opening at the end of the main studs (which I'm figuring is to hold the stud to make sure it doesn't spin on you when torque'n it down, but there is onl a piece of plastic about ¾ of the way up the threads, there's no hole in the bolt for a cotter pin or in the stud. Are they new types of locking nuts? I've never seen them before and I don't know if they're safe enough to put on my car. I will post a video so anyone who wants to answer and knows exactly what I'm talking about can see what I mean in better detail and tell just me what kind of bolts they are and if they are safe to put on your ball-joint and tie-rod ends. Thanks everyone in advance.
VDUB 4 EVA
***** I'm currently going through replacing all of the parts you have listed here on my 00 Jetta, so far I've done everything except the control arms. I noticed the same torx head opening, but I never needed it. The ball joint nut removed with just a ratchet and some hammering on the rotor assembly to knock it loose.
However, the outer tie-rods will spin when you try to tighten the nut. I had to use a giant pair of grip-locks to squeeze the tie rod into the rotor assembly while I tightened it. As far as the locking nuts go, I had the same nuts you described and so far have had no troubles. I replaced the tie-rods 6 months ago, and I check them on a regular basis to make sure they are staying tight. I chalk the lack of cotter pins and locking nuts up to the superior German Engineering ;)
You have a a good style about you keep up the good work :)
Thanks for watching my vids and taking the time to comment
Does anyone know where to find a 18mm Swan Neck wrench?
Well done, very useful indeed.
The plástic broken?
Cheers, he-man must have tightened my rear bushing, won’t budge even soaked for hours in wd40 with a 24” breaker bar :(
This is a class job!!!
Top job fella , thanks
Me and my pops started this today, and we found out that one of the bolts holding the front bushings in wont come out? Any ideas?
What do you mean by won't come out? Is it turning?
Its turning but it wont come out of the front bushing itself as if it were stripped or something.
BMAC VAGS Hi there, I've replaced the control arms on my 00 VW Golf. and the bolts holding the front end of the wishbone on each side is freely spinning and wont tighten down.. I thought I might be missing a nut on the other end, but there isnt a nut for the front end wishbone bushing bolt. I believe this bolt is threaded into the "frame". Is there a chance that the bolt is stripped? If so, how to fix, as the bolt threads thru the bushing and into the frame.. Any info is much appreciated.
Nice video mate. Gonna help me a lot when I do this next time on my car :-)
mine has the oil pan in the way on the front bolt of the lower control arm.
I've got a VR6 and imagine it will be the same. How did you get around it?
Omg, the best video. Thanks
Why not show as removing whole wishbone with the ball joint?
Good to know. Gonna replace my bushings.
Is there a video of putting the wishbone back on to the car?
Its reverse of removal
BMAC VAGS can a bad control arm cause the car tire to camber and wear out quickly?
David Henriquez yes most surely
Cheers mate ;) very well explained.. top man
el mejor vídeo y bien explicado felicidades y gracias por compartir tus conocimientos
What do you do when the nut inside the subframe breaks off inside the subframe?
Drill it out and replace
I enjoy your video. Thanks
excellent my friend, congratulations.......