In this video I remove and fit new upper, lower and tie rod end ball joints. I use a range of techniques (which includes a large hammer) and find you don’t need the VW special tool to press anything in.
Full parts list and torque settings available on my website: https://vwt25.blog/2021/02/17/ball-joint-replacement/
00:00 Introduction
00:17 Parts and approach
05:30 Removing the tie rod
09:39 Removing the upper ball joint
14:07 Pulling out the speedo cable
14:32 Removing the lower ball joint
21:26 Inspecting the old ball joints
25:15 Clean and painting the steering knuckles
25:34 Fitting the lower ball joint
32:14 Refitting the speedo cable
32:33 Fitting the tie rod ends
33:14 Fitting the upper ball joint
34:47 Tightening the tie rod
35:35 BONUS! Toe setting with a broom stick
39:41 Wrap up and comments
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