Installing front lower control arm: front driver's side?
 

Any hints or tips in installing the front lower control arm (the front driver's side, straight control arm)?

It looks pretty straightforward on the Bentley manual.

Thanks
dan
97 a4 1.8tqm

depends on which one. The ball joint part is pretty tough to pull out if you don't have the tool

Do you think this puller will work?
 

<center><img src="http://www.autozone.com/images/in_our_stores/loan_a_tool/pullers_universal/27011L.jpg"></center><p>Thanks

nope. youre better off with a hammer if you have a lift. else get the VAG SS tool

Do you know where I can get the VAG Tool?
 

Or better yet, where I can borrow one?

I live in the NYC area.

Thanks
Dan
97 A4 1.8tqm
Apr Stage III

Just out of curiosity, what does this tool look like?

pic
 

<center><img src="http://www.samstagsales.com/images/vw_matra_3287a.jpg"></center><p>.

website
 

<ul><li><a href="http://www.samstagsales.com/vwaudi.htm#suspension">http://www.samstagsales.com/vwaudi.htm#suspension</a</li></ul>

you need the one in this tech.
 

<ul><li><a href="http://www.kris-hansen.com/audi/Control%20Arm.htm">http://www.kris-hansen.com/audi/Control%20Arm.htm</a</li></ul>

Thanks tgil and WYSIWYG! Very useful info.