 OT: VW techs... AKA Capt'n, 2001 Passat front control arms |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
 Oct 2 2008, 04:22 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol  Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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So my buddy asked me to change out his front up control arms for him. Any tips or shortcuts on this job? I was told the book time is 2.5 a side. Is that right? Why?
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| Mark Henry |
Oct 2 2008, 06:47 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Top 2 or bottom or all?
Top 2 are not as bad as the book says as you can undo the top of the strut and drop it down and sneak the arms in. less than 1hr/side. I haven't done the bottoms yet, maybe the crusty one will chime in. |
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| ejm |
Oct 2 2008, 07:26 PM
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I can see the light at the end of the tunnel Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 224 Region Association: None |
At the dealership I would do all 8 arms and the sway bar links in less than 2 hours. The lower arms to the subframe should be tightened with the wheels on the ground or they will fail early from excessive tension on the rubber.
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Oct 2 2008, 08:26 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I am just doing the top two. Anything I need to look for or any special tools I may not have on hand? I didn't think the time the book gave was close but they never really are. I really hate the little jobs that they only give .5 hr when it takes about 45 minutes. I'm glad I don't work flat rate anymore.
Thanks for your help guys. You guys have made my side jobs much easier for me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Mark Henry |
Oct 2 2008, 08:33 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Top uses one thru-bolt to lock the outside joints on to the strut, it can be a bear but it will come off. The inside rubber part has the same issue ejm was referring to on the lowers, but just put it back the same orientation as the old ones and it will be fine.
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Oct 4 2008, 03:07 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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So nobody told me you wouldn't be able to get the bolt out of the front arm without pulling the strut (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
Thanks for all your help. Ended up getting it done in an hour and a half. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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