How to Replace Front Lower Control Arm 1998-2010 Volkswagen Beetle

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This video shows you how to install a front lower control arm on your 1998-2010 Volkswagen Beetle. Control arms are a crucial part of the suspension system of your vehicle. They not only carry the load of the vehicle to the wheel, but they typically also maintain its alignment. Control arms are typically large and strong, so you may be surprised it needs replacing. They contain rubber bushings for smoother rides at the cost of eventual wear. When those bushings run out, that can have a negative impact on the ride and safety of your vehicle.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1998 Volkswagen Beetle
1999 Volkswagen Beetle
2000 Volkswagen Beetle
2001 Volkswagen Beetle
2002 Volkswagen Beetle
2003 Volkswagen Beetle
2004 Volkswagen Beetle
2005 Volkswagen Beetle
2006 Volkswagen Beetle
2007 Volkswagen Beetle
2008 Volkswagen Beetle
2009 Volkswagen Beetle
2010 Volkswagen Beetle
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oa7n/1AXAA00013
• Phillips Head Screwdriver 1aau.to/oa7n/1AXAA00013
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oKN/1AXAA00020
• 18mm Wrench
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/oa9X/1AXAA00015
• 16mm Socket 1aau.to/oa9X/1AXAA00015
• 17mm Socket 1aau.to/oa9X/1AXAA00015
• 18mm Socket 1aau.to/o6j/1AXAA00043
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/o6j/1AXAA00043
• Ratchet 1aau.to/obky/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oa9X/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oaqC/1AXAA00044
• Gloves 1aau.to/oFd/1AXSS00048
• Safety Glasses 1aau.to/oyS/1AXAA00343
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/oS7/1AXAA00068
• Pole Jack
• Rubber Mallet 1aau.to/ofD/1AXAA00413
• Wheel Chocks
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[@dead4life469]

Thanx for a great series of videos. I was wondering why you put nuts on the 3 ball joint bolts instead of using the threaded triangular nut plate or keeper that comes OEM? My new ball joints came with nuts and just curious what would be the reason for using the new nuts instead of the threaded nut plate or keeper that is taken off? Thanx for a job well done. Peace

[@Jorge_Mario]

nice

[@rodneyjensen9658]

How many bolts total need new

[@user-qq7bt2pf8w]

Why not just unbolt the engine mount and raise engine with floor jack and block of wood, to clear bolts

[@treehuggerjoe9795]

You should put down the torque specs instead of wha size of wrench. Must people can figure out the size of wrench but not the specs.