We have added information, along with pictures of
removal of new tie rods and ball joints on ball joint fronts end for
VW's
The procedure for removal of ball joints and tie
rods is fairly straightforward, but you will need a couple of Special Tools to complete these
procedures. You can get these tools from You can get these tools
from
NorthernTool.com
It is usually best to replace Both tie rod and
ball joints together
READ THE BENTLEY or HAYNES
MANUAL FIRST!
You will need a FLAT surface to complete
this repair for your safety.
READ ALL OF
THIS PROCEDURE SEVERAL TIMES SO THAT YOU UNDERSTAND IT. DO NOT
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUT OF ORDER. THIS WILL RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Mark the position
of the upper ball joints.
Marking the lower ball joint is unnecessary since there is no
adjustment and only a notch orientation to the joint.
Press the ball
joints out. They press out TOWARDS each other. During the
process of removing the ball joints, if they get stuck, hung up or
wedged, tap on the torsion arm with any type of hammer to release
the ball joint. While at the same time you can check that the
ball joint is actually moving by turning the ball joint remover (if
it feels like it has freed up and gotten tight again and continue to
repeat procedure until ball joint comes out or ball joint remover
moves freely).
Hang Steering
knuckle from the shock tower with a length of coat hanger.
DO NOT let the knuckles hang from the brake lines.
Failure to tie down the knuckle complete will cause this!
