Front

Control Arm Front, Replacing

Special Tools:
- 998 5434
- 999 5461
- 998 5972
- 951 2050


NOTE: As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustration is correct.

Preparations:

Applies to cars of model years 97-98:

- Raise the car.

- Remove the wheel.






- Install counterhold 999 5461.

- Detach the drive shaft end at the hub Tap in the shaft end approximately 10 - 15 mm. Use a plastic or copper mallet or use puller 998 5434 together with 999 5461.

Applies to cars of model years 99-00:


- Raise the car.

- Remove:
- The wheel.
- The drive shaft screw.






- Use a screwdriver as a counterhold. Detach the drive shaft end at the hub Tap in the shaft end approximately 10 - 15 mm. Use a rubber or copper mallet.







Cleaning around the ball joint.

- Blow clean around the ball joint with compressed air.

- Generously spray the ball joint and the screw and nut retaining the ball joint using rust penetrator.







Removing the ball joint from the wheel spindle.

NOTE: Do not insert a screwdriver or punch between the " ears " on the wheel spindle.

- If the screw has rusted solid, slacken off the nut a few turns. Knock the screw so that it loosens. Remove the screw and the nut.

- Spray the ball joint with rust penetrator again.







NOTE: The inner diameter of the socket must be larger than the outer diameter of the cover. This is to prevent damage to the cover.

- Tap the ball joint off the wheel spindle.

- Use a socket as a spacer.

- Spray the ball joint with rust penetrator again.







- Move the ball joint up and down by hand ( or a jimmy bar can be used ) until the ball joint detaches from the wheel spindle.

- Withdraw the drive shaft from the hub.

- Twist the spring strut to one side. Hang the drive shaft so that the control arm is not in contact with the drive shafts.


Removing the engine mountings







- Remove the two screws for the engine pad on the right side.







- Remove:
- The screw ( 1 ) for the rear engine pad.
- The screw ( 3 ) for the front engine pad.
- The screw and nut ( 2 ) for the torque rod.

Removing the control arm on the left-hand side.

- Position mobile jack 998 5972 on the torque rod mounting in the transmission.

NOTE: Use a wooden block as a shim.

- Remove:
- The four screws for the control arm.
- The control arm.

Removing the control arm on the right-hand side







- Position mobile jack 998 5972 against the oil trough.

NOTE: Use a wooden block as shim.

- Lift the engine to access the control arm screws.

- Remove:
- The four screws ( 1 ) for the control arm.
- The control arm.

Installing the control arm on the left-hand side

NOTE: Ensure that there is no exhaust leakage.

- Install the control arm on the sub-frame. Use new screws. Tighten to 65 Nm. Angle-tighten 90°. Use bevel protractor 951 2050. Lower and remove the mobile jack.

Installing the control arm on the right-hand side

- Install the control arm on the sub-frame. Use new screws. Tighten to 65 Nm. Angle-tighten 90°. Use bevel protractor 951 2050. Lower and remove the mobile jack.

Installing the engine mountings







- Install screws ( 1 ) for the engine pad on the right side. Tighten to 35 Nm. Angle-tighten 90°. Use bevel protractor 951 2050.

NOTE: Use new screws.







- Install the screws ( 1, 3 ). Tighten to 50 Nm.

- Install the screw and nut ( 2 ) for the torque rode.

- Tighten to 40 Nm. Angle-tighten 40°.

- Use a bevel protractor 951 2050.

NOTE: Use a new screw and nut.

Installing the ball joint on the wheel spindle.

Applies to cars of model years 97 - 98:







- Clean the hub and drive shaft splines.

NOTE: Apply metal adhesive 1161370-0 to the drive shaft splines as illustrated.

- Fold out and twist the spring strut and locate the drive shaft in the hub. Use an adjustable wrench to hold the control arm down.

- Install a new drive shaft nut.

- Use counterhold 999 5461 and bevel protractor 951 2050.

- Tighten to 120 Nm. Angle-tighten 60°.

- Remove the counterhold.

NOTE: Lubricate the threads and flange on the nut.

Applies to cars of model years 99 - 00:

- Clean the hub and the drive shaft splines.

- Fold out and twist the spring strut and locate the drive shaft in the hub.

- Use an adjustable wrench to hold the control arm down.

- Install a new drive shaft screw.

- Tighten to 35 Nm. Angle-tighten 90°. Counterhold the brake disc with a screwdriver.

NOTE: Lubricate the threads and flange on the screw.







- Check that the groove on the ball joint spindle lines up with the screw hole in the wheel spindle.

NOTE: Press the ball joint upwards so that the conical top is visible above the screwed joint on the wheel spindle.

- Use a new locknut in the wheel spindle screw.

- Tighten to 50 Nm.

Finishing

- Install the wheel.