baron silas greenback Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 (edited) So unfortunately the Arosa failed it's NCT this weekend and there are a few fixes to get through. Biggest job is I guess the worn bushes. In the past I had a nightmare trying to replace these on a Citroën AX so I figure this time I'm going to swap the whole Wishbone\TCA. Anyway before I start I thought I'd see if anyone has done this job and has any ideas or tips as I haven't done this before. While I was ordering the wishbone I figured the other wishbone may as well be changed as its probably in similar order and the price difference between buying one and buying a pair is quite small. Edited June 8, 2017 by baron silas greenback tablet freaking out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_VW Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Really simple. Jack up. Axle stands. 2 bolts at back 3 bolts at ball joint (Best to replace with new bolts and lock washer as get really rusty and crap) 1 nut for drop link Ensure when refitting the bolts at back they are threaded properly as they are captive nuts and are a huge hassle if stripped etc. I would just replace the whole wishbone much simpler and takes less time 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_VW Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Torque settings are in this thread 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron silas greenback Posted June 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) Nice James, seems do-able. I bought the pair with ball-joints (the difference in price was €4) and was wondering if replacing them at the same time was a good thing/not too tricky? Edited June 8, 2017 by baron silas greenback tablet keyboard sucks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_VW Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Yes really easy to do, May as well replace them then, Instead of loosening the 3 bolts just undo the 1 nut holding the ball joint in place. You will more than likely need a spanner for this as from memory I couldn't get a socket in there. To release the ball joint I usually just use a hammer and smack on the hub next to the ball joint whilst pushing down on the wishbone. To get back in just use a jack pushing up on the ball joint then re tighten the nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron silas greenback Posted June 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) Right oh! Well the two wishbones + ball-joints arrived today so with tomorrow free I will attempt lashing up! (Weather and personal laziness permitting ?) Edited June 12, 2017 by baron silas greenback tablet freaking out some more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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