How to Replace Front Lower Ball Joint 1998-2010 Volkswagen Beetle

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This video shows you how to install a front lower ball joint on your 1998-2010 Volkswagen Beetle. Car and truck suspensions combine a number of moving parts for safe and stable handling. The ball joint is the crucial moving component that ties those parts together. The ball-in-socket joint can wear out and loosen over time. Or, the rubber protective boot can tear, allowing contaminants to seize the joint. Bad ball joints are a common failure point on vehicle inspections because they lead to unsafe driving conditions. Fortunately, they are relatively easy to replace with the right know-how.

This repair was done on a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L Hatchback 2-Door FWD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1998 Volkswagen Beetle
1999 Volkswagen Beetle
2000 Volkswagen Beetle
2001 Volkswagen Beetle
2002 Volkswagen Beetle
2003 Volkswagen Beetle
2004 Volkswagen Beetle
2005 Volkswagen Beetle
2006 Volkswagen Beetle
2007 Volkswagen Beetle
2008 Volkswagen Beetle
2009 Volkswagen Beetle
2010 Volkswagen Beetle

Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Pry Bar https://trq.video/oKQ-1AXAA00020
• 13mm Wrench
• 10mm Socket
• 13mm Socket
• 16mm Socket
• 17mm Socket
• 18mm Socket
• 30mm 12-Point Socket https://trq.video/oS-1AAST00002
• Pickle Fork
• Torque Angle Gauge
• Side Cutters
• Ratchet
• Socket Extensions
• Torque Wrench https://trq.video/oaqE-1AXAA00044
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• Safety Glasses
• Floor Jack
• Hammer
• Wheel Chocks

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