Removing upper ball joint/bonded rubber bush: VW Golf IV / Bora

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf IV / Bora (1J)

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• Ensure sufficient clearance when pressing out drive shaft.

📋 Procedure

1. Measure distance (a) from centre of wheel to edge of wheel housing using, for example, a measuring tape
2. Note the measured value. This is required for tightening the bolts for the rear axle on the mounting bracket.
3. Lift vehicle until the load on the rear axle is relieved.
4. Loosen drive shaft twelve-point nut.
5. Remove plugs from longitudinal member (3) and draw in tensioning strap.

6. Remove wheel.
7. First remove spring.
8. Remove lower bolt securing shock absorber (arrow).
9. Remove securing bolts (1) from brake caliper and take off brake caliper.
10. Hang brake caliper on body.
11. Remove bolt (1) for transverse link.
12. Loosen threaded connection between transverse link and subframe.
13. Press out drive shaft. [Note: Ensure sufficient clearance when pressing out drive shaft.]
14. Pull trailing arm out from lower transverse link.
15. Attach tools as shown in figure.
16. Pull ball joint out.

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