Overview - Lower Control Arm And Ball Joint

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Lower Control Arm And Ball Joint

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Subframe
Wheel Bearing Housing
- Different versions. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.
- Removing and installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Nut
- 60 Nm
- Replace after removing.
Bearing with Mounting Bracket
- Removing and installing. Refer to MOUNTING BRACKET WITH CONTROL ARM BEARING, REPLACING .
Ball Joint
- Removing and installing. Refer to BALL JOINT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 70 Nm + 180°
- Replace after removing.
Bolt
- 70 Nm + 180°
- Replace after removing.
Nut
- 40 Nm +45°
- Replace after removing.
Lower Control Arm
- Removing and installing. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Replacing. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM BONDED RUBBER BUSHING, REPLACING .
Bolt
- 130 Nm + 180°
- Replace after removing.
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING, FRONT AXLE .