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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Overview - Lower Control Arm And Ball Joint
2022 Volkswagen Atlas SEL R-LineSECTION Overview - Lower Control Arm And Ball Joint
- Subframe
- Wheel Bearing Housing
- Different versions. Refer to Parts Information.
- Removing and installing. Refer to WHEEL BEARING HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Nut
- 60 Nm
- Replace after removing.
- Bearing with Mounting Bracket
- Removing and installing. Refer to MOUNTING BRACKET WITH CONTROL ARM BEARING, REPLACING .
- Ball Joint
- Removing and installing. Refer to BALL JOINT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Bolt
- 70 Nm + 180°
- Replace after removing.
- Bolt
- 70 Nm + 180°
- Replace after removing.
- Nut
- 40 Nm +45°
- Replace after removing.
- Lower Control Arm
- Removing and installing. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Replacing. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM BONDED RUBBER BUSHING, REPLACING .
- Bolt
- 130 Nm + 180°
- Replace after removing.
- Tighten in the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING, FRONT AXLE .
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.