Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual: Ball Joint, Checking
Axial Play, Checking
- Forcefully pull control arm down in the direction of
-arrow- and press it up again.
![Volswagen Tiguan. N40-0551](/images/manuals/466/vw_tiguan_ball_joint_checking_1891.png)
Radial Clearance, Checking
- Forcefully push the lower part of wheel inward and outward in the
direction of -arrow-.
![Volswagen Tiguan. N40-0552](/images/manuals/466/vw_tiguan_ball_joint_checking_1892.png)
Note
- There should not be any noticeable or visible "play" in either of the
two checks.
- Pay attention to the lower ball joint while performing checks.
- Make allowance for any wheel bearing play or "play" in the upper strut
mount
- Check the rubber boot for damage and replace the lower ball joint, if
necessary.
Ball Joint, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Puller - Ball Joint -3287A-
- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
- Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
- Digital Torque Wrench -VAG1756A-
- Drive Shaft Remover -T10520-
Removing
- Loosen drive axle bolt on the wheel hub.
- Remove the wheel.
- Remove the nuts -arrows-.
- Pull the drive axle slightly off the wheel hub.
![Volswagen Tiguan. N40-10188](/images/manuals/466/vw_tiguan_ball_joint_checking_1893.png)
If the drive axle cannot be pulled out of the wheel bearing, then the drive
axle can be pushed out of the wheel bearing using the Drive Shaft Remover
-T10520-.
Before using the Drive Shaft Remover -T10520-, make sure that the thrust
piece -1- is installed.
![Volswagen Tiguan. N40-10618](/images/manuals/466/vw_tiguan_ball_joint_checking_1894.png)
Using the Drive Shaft Remover -T10520-:
- Secure the Drive Shaft Remover -T10520--1-
with three wheel bolts -2- on the wheel hub, so
that the drive axle -3- can be pressed out.
![Volswagen Tiguan. N40-10818](/images/manuals/466/vw_tiguan_ball_joint_checking_1895.png)
- Follow the specified sequence exactly.
- Tighten the knurled nut -1- hand-tight.
- Only turn the bolt -2- using a wrench and
press out the drive axle using the Drive Shaft Remover -T10520-.
![Volswagen Tiguan. N40-10619](/images/manuals/466/vw_tiguan_ball_joint_checking_1896.png)
Note
At the end of the tasks or to set back, the spindles must be brought back
into the original position so that the hydraulic operation can be used.
- Remove the ball joint from the control arm and at the same time swivel
the wheel bearing housing to the outside.
- Bend control arm as far downward as necessary.
- Attach the Puller - Ball Joint -3287A- as depicted in illustration and
press out ball joint.
Note
- Place Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931- or something similar underneath
(danger of accident if parts fall off when ejecting ball joint).
- To protect ball joint thread, leave nut on a few turns.
![Volswagen Tiguan. N40-10189](/images/manuals/466/vw_tiguan_ball_joint_checking_1897.png)
Installing
- Remove the drive axle from the wheel hub.
- Insert ball joint into wheel bearing housing.
- Install the new self-locking nut while counterholding using Internal
Torx Bit -T40- from the Torx Key Socket Set -VAG1603A-.
- Install drive axle in wheel hub.
- Tighten nuts -arrows-.
Note
Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.
- Install the wheel and tighten.
- Tighten drive axle bolt onto the wheel hub.
![Volswagen Tiguan. N40-10188](/images/manuals/466/vw_tiguan_ball_joint_checking_1898.png)
Note
Vehicle must not be standing on its wheels when doing this, otherwise wheel
bearing will be damaged.
Tightening Specifications
Component |
Tightening Specification |
Ball joint to aluminum
control arm:
- Use new nuts
- Tighten only in curb weight position.
|
60 Nm |
Ball joint to sheet steel
control arm
Tighten only in curb weight position. |
100 Nm |
Ball joint to wheel
bearing housing
|
60 Nm |
Drive axle to wheel hub
|
70 Nm + 90º |
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit -T10205-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Hydraulic Press -VAS6178-
Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump -VAS ...
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Locating Pins -T10096-
Removing
Remove the wheel.
Remove the lower noise insulation.
Remove the nuts -arrow ...