VW MK6 GTI Front Control Arm Bushings Upgrade - Part1

How to Remove and Upgrade the Front Control Arm Bushings on a Volkswagen MK6 Golf GTI. I will show how to remove the control arm and press out the old bushings, then I will press in some new Polyurethane bushings. This demonstration should be applicable on the VW MK5/MK6 MKV/MKVI
GTI Platforms from these years 2004-2014.
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[@MegaHollywood1971]

Very straight forward. Doesn't matter "How" you get it done (if time and effort aren't a factor); just matters that it gets done right. Nice job bud.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, for sure. Much respect 👍🏽

[@jungletrain7448]

a snapped bolt which based on his advertisement you should replace the whole part, extracting bushes without a press or a proper extractor there is thew risk of bend the bushes hole, if you dont have proper tools next time better try heating the part, it make the rubber and the nylon easier to come put and dont risk to bend anything vital...

[@renatoolea674]

you definitely will be a reference to rebuild my gti man, ty for your videos, believe or not I got my cayenne calipers today motivated by your video, ty! Please, dont forgot to post How to rebuilt the caliper, after winter time I'll start my upgrade, ty!!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thaks for watching! You'll definitely appreciate the brake upgrade. Once you start to add power to these cars, the brakes starts to become a weak point. Yea, stay tuned for the rebuild l.

[@jjsiegal1]

Awesome Job my Dude. Looks like you put some energy into that Job!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect! Yea, it's decent amount of work, lol.

[@derekb1887]

as always an absolute legend, thanks for the awesome videos!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect and thanks for your support!

[@RZAtomic]

Super well made ! keep up the good work sir

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thank you, respect!

[@GioChiavone]

nice job! I always get amazed by simple things done just right. It will help me a lot, I was thinking to get expensive tools to get this job done, but I have every tool you show on your video. thanks a lot!!!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

It's more work but it's definitely possible.

[@snollerskater7184]

Just the video I'm looking for mate

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm happy you found it, thanks for watching!

[@utkuerguzel8415]

Hi mate, if you ever come across another bolt like that, in future loosen & tighten the bolt until you get it off. Loosen till you feel high resistance & and tighten half or full turn. Eventually you'll get it off & then happy days

[@wizkid01]

your videos are quality. subscribed 👍

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect, welcome to the Crafty family!

[@darenkutina8770]

Do you have a video of how to replace that part with a broken bolt in it?

[@jungletrain7448]

he went to a garage for that...

[@shaagealgareb9189]

thank you My brother

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect!

[@peterhristov7416]

Nice sharing

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mikachu9426]

Awesome video, ordered my bushings and new balljoints as well! I forgot to order the bolts for the bushings though, whats the part # of that bolt that was seized and broke? Thanks for the guide !

[@gver5350]

Very nice. Thank you. Never place your meat in front of the blade.

[@johngonzalez1193]

What size socket did you use for pressing the bushing out of the control arm rear mount?

[@colinnorman1484]

hacksaw for the front rubber safer and faster

[@mozartsghost9271]

You wouldn't happen to have the control arm bolt part numbers by chance would you? Did you buy the hardware as a kit or individually? Were your old bushings shot? What did it feel like that caused you to replace these?

[@miitsaras7]

Can you please tell me what is the difference between the yellow or the purple silent blocks that i found on internet for my car.i have seat altea xl freetrack 1.4 tsi 2011.i didn't find red as yours.what is the ideal?i must change and the silent block from the antiroll bar? thank you very much

[@JabulaniKunene-zz7hi]

What do you call that part that broke the bolt

[@danjim7056]

Man, if you have the auto transfer you have to lower the crossmemwnr thing and loft the teans and shit. Not sure why they dosnt juat put the bolt in the other Dire tion there is plenty of room

[@TheMidlandAngler]

The same bolt snapped on my mk5 bro- what is the part you showed as I need to know!!! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

That part is called the subframe bracket. I added the part numbers in the description, so it's easier for others to see it as well.

[@TalalAlSa3ad]

Careful with the razor man !

[@user-rb1yf4he9q]

M/T drivers have it so easy. Us DSG drivers got to drop so much more shit just to get a bolt out.

[@AltruisticWarrior]

Will this be the same for the MK6 Jetta S manual? It's so hard to find anything on my car. 😮‍💨 It shakes at higher speeds but 2 different shops confirmed the only thing bad on the vehicle is the bushings. Not bad for 200k though. It's vibrated since the day I bought it at 60k even after completely new rims and 3 different sets of tires.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, bad bushings will only get worse. Yes it will fit on the Jetta.

[@AltruisticWarrior]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds good time to do the struts and coils too then. I appreciate your comprehensive in detail videos and response. Stay good my dude! 😁

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

@@AltruisticWarrior Yea, make sense. Since you'll already be removing the lower strut anyways. Much respect, thanks for checking out my videos👍🏽

[@maggieday6895]

Hi, when you say that if you break the bolt (or if it's corroded) you will need to replace this "part". What is that "part" called? My vehicle bushes are worn/bolts corroded so I will need to replace that "part". I just don't know what to call it.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

It's called the subframe bracket.

[@H3AT_VeGaS]

Any idea why my acceleration has a jerk to it after replacing the control arms? For some reason, it is less noticeable in Sport/Manual than it is in Drive

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'd suggest going over the bolts and make sure everything is tight.

[@KemoDonTV]

What's your honest opinion on these cars would you consider them to be reliable?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, I do think they can be reliable if you address the common problems.

[@AltruisticWarrior]

I have the 2.0 S with a manual trans. Mine has been extraordinary in reliability. To date at 200k I've only had to replace a rear door lock, oil cooler and this little vacuum line piece that was 30 bucks. I can't say the same for turbo charged or automatic vehicles but mine has been great. Getting ready to swap out the blower motor and resistor as it's finally showing signs of dying but really. Doing all the work myself it's less than 500 bucks. Not bad for a 10 year old car with that many miles.

[@titorojas333]

Does it require a new alignment?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yes it does

[@RayTitske]

wtf