Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removing
Vehicles with "Keyless Access" Keyless Locking and Starting System
Continuation for All Vehicles
Caution
If the universal joint is separated from the steering gear, the following work cannot be performed:
These points must be observed since performing these actions could cause irreparable damage.
Note
Always pay attention to electrical wires for the steering.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Note
Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.
Tightening Specifications
Component | Tightening Specification |
Mounting bracket to body
|
70 Nm + 180º |
Stabilizer bar to
coupling rod
|
65 Nm |
Ball joint to aluminum
control arm:
|
60 Nm |
Ball joint to sheet steel
control arm
|
100 Nm |
Universal joint to
steering gear
|
30 Nm |
Exhaust system bracket to subframe. |
Tightening Specifications, Subframe to Body
Bolt | Tightening Specification |
M12 x 1.5 x 90
|
70 Nm + 180º |
M12 x 1.5 x 100
|
70 Nm + 180º |
M12 x 1.5 x 110
|
70 Nm + 90º |
Tightening Specifications, Pendulum Support to the Transmission
Bolt | Tightening Specification |
M10 x 35
|
50 Nm + 90º |
M10 x 75
|
50 Nm + 90º |
M12 x 1.5 x 85
|
60 Nm + 90º |
Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual > Subframe, Stabilizer Bar and Control Arms: Ball Joint, Checking
Axial Play, Checking
Forcefully pull control arm down in the direction of
-arrow- and press it up again.
Radial Clearance, Checking
Forcefully push the lower part of wheel inward and outward in the
direction of -arrow-.
Note
There should not be any noticeable or visible "play" in either ...