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Lower Control Arm, Removing And Installing, Basic: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Insert the rear control arm into the subframe in the direction of -arrow- and swivel it forward.

Fig 1: Identifying Control Arm
GWWM40-10022Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Tighten the screws -arrows-.

Fig 2: Locating Bolts
GWWM40-10020Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE:

The rear bolt must be attached with a new nut. Counterhold the nut when tightening.

Tighten the bolts -arrows- and nuts in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Tighten nuts -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Nuts, Tightening
GWWN40-10391Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE:

Tighten the nuts -arrows- in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Install the front wheel and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

Tightening Specifications