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Old 05-04-2003, 12:10 PM
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Default 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.

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Old 05-05-2003, 12:06 AM
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depends on which one. The ball joint part is pretty tough to pull out if you don't have the tool
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Default Do you think this puller will work?
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nope. youre better off with a hammer if you have a lift. else get the VAG SS tool
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Default Do you know where I can get the VAG Tool?
Or better yet, where I can borrow one?

I live in the NYC area.

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Just out of curiosity, what does this tool look like?
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<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>
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Thanks tgil and WYSIWYG! Very useful info.
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