Re: Control Arm Bushings

["Lebens, Rick J" <M245884@flt-test-02.mdc.com>]

> -- [ From: Dariusz Leszko * EMC.Ver #2.10P ] --
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> I need to replace all the Control Arm Bushings in my 87 4000csQ.
> I am going to be doing this myself since it doesnt look like a big job.
> I have a few Questions:
> Do I really need all those special tools like VW 401, VW 415a, etc.
> like the Bentley Manual says?

I did it with a piece of all thread a big socket to use as a driver 
and a piece of round scrap I had laying around to go around the 
bushing in the A frame.  The specified tools would make this a five minute task 
instead of 30 minutes per.

> Can I just remove the Control Arm without taking out the balljoint?

It unbolts from the A frame.

> Where would be the cheapest place to purchase the bushings, and are
> thay all the same?

I bought them from the dealer  $20

> Any Special things I should know beforehand?
> Thanks for the help, Will let you guys know how it goes.
> D.Leszko    1987 4000CS Quattro
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