Removing and installing swivel joint - Audi A1 quattro — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

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• Turn the steering to the right when removing the left-side swivel joint.Turn the steering to the left when removing the right-side swivel joint.
• When removing and installing, take care not to damage the rubber boot of the swivel joint. The boot should be protected against damage if necessary.
• Do not let the drive shaft hang down under its own weight, as otherwise excessive bending could damage the inner CV joint. — Tie up drive shaft to body with wire.
• Leave nut screwed on a few turns to protect threads on swivel joint.
• Place engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931 underneath (risk of accident from parts dropping down when swivel joint is pressed out).

📋 Procedure

1. Loosen bolt/nut securing drive shaft at wheel hub .
2. Remove wheel . [Note: Turn the steering to the right when removing the left-side swivel joint.Turn the steering to the left when removing the right-side swivel joint.]
3. Unscrew nuts (arrows).
4. Pull wishbone out of swivel joint. [Note: When removing and installing, take care not to damage the rubber boot of the swivel joint. The boot should be protected against damage if necessary.]
5. Pull drive shaft out of wheel hub.

6. ⚠ Do not let the drive shaft hang down under its own weight, as otherwise excessive bending could damage the inner CV joint. — Tie up drive shaft to body with wire.
7. Loosen nut (1) for swivel joint. [Note: Leave nut screwed on a few turns to protect threads on swivel joint.]
8. Apply ball joint puller3287 A(item 2) as shown in illustration and press out swivel joint. [Note: Place engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931 underneath (risk of accident from parts dropping down when swivel joint is pressed out).]
9. Insert swivel joint in wheel bearing housing.
10. Screw on new nut (counterhold swivel joint with Torx key if necessary).
11. Install drive shaft .
12. Overview table: when does wheel alignment have to be checked?

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