Kit Includes: (2) Front Lower Ball Joints (2) Front Lower Control Arms (2) Front Inner & Outer Tie Rod Assemblies (2) Front Strut & Spring Assemblies
Quantity: 8 Piece
Specification
Build Date
To 12/29/04 Production Date
VIN Code
8th Vin Digit J or M
Location
Front
TRQ suspension kits are manufactured using premium raw materials and coatings for extended service life. Each TRQ suspension component is designed to be a direct, maintenance-free replacement to the stock unit. To extend the life of your steering and suspension components, TRQ recommends replacing components in pairs, sets, or kits. All products are fit and road-tested in our Massachusetts R&D facility to ensure we deliver on our promise of Trusted Reliable Quality.
Product Features
Application Specific Design: No modifications necessary
Anti-Corrosion Coated: Enhanced surface life
Pre-greased: No additional maintenance required
Kitted for Restored Performance: Improved road-feel and handling
Replacing struts used to require specialized tools to compress, remove, and transfer the old spring and mount. Our Pre-assembled, complete strut & spring assemblies come with all new parts and make the job much quicker and easier for the do-it-yourself mechanic.
Strut & spring assembly contains:
Upper Strut Mount
Strut Bearing
Coil Spring
Boot & Bumper Kit
Gas-charged Strut
Install Tip: When replacing steering components, have a professional alignment performed afterwards. This ensures proper tracking and even tire wear.
Our steering and suspension components are pre-greased and sealed for long life and do not require the extra maintenance typically required by greaseable versions.
Item Condition:New
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Lifetime Warranty
This item is backed by our limited lifetime warranty. In the event that this item should fail due to manufacturing defects during intended use, we will replace the part free of charge. This warranty covers the cost of the part only.
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How to Replace Ball Joint 1999-2005 Volkswagen Jetta
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Tools used
Hammer
Torque Wrench
18mm Wrench
16mm Socket
17mm Socket
Jack Stands
19mm Wrench
18mm Socket
Ratchet
Floor Jack
7mm Allen Wrench
13mm Wrench
1. Removing the Wheel
Remove the lug nut covers with a 7mm Allen bit
Push the lug nut key into the special lug nut
Loosen the lug nuts with the vehicle on the ground
Raise the vehicle with a floor jack
Secure the vehicle on jack stands
Remove the lug nuts
Pull off the wheel
2. Removing the Lower Control Arm
Remove the first 18mm bolt from the control arm with a ratchet and pipe for leverage
Loosen the second 18mm bolt with the ratchet and pipe
Hold the bolt with an 18mm wrench
Remove the second 18mm bolt with the ratchet
Remove the 16mm bolt from the sway bar link
Attach locking pliers between the wheel knuckle and the ball joint nut
Remove the ball joint nut with a 19mm wrench
Pull the wheel aside
Pull the control arm down and out
3. Removing the Ball Joint from the Control Arm
Remove the three 13mm bolts that hold the ball joint in place
Pull the ball joint out of the control arm
4. Attaching the New Ball Joint to the Control Arm
Put the new ball joint into place on the control arm
Put the ball joint bracket into place
Thread the 13mm bolts through from the bottom
Tighten the 13mm bolts to 40 foot-pounds of torque
5. Installing the Lower Control Arm
Push the control arm into place
Tap it into place with a hammer if necessary
Push the 18mm bolts and associated nuts into place
Push the ball joint into the wheel knuckle
Put the 19mm nut onto the ball joint
Tighten the 19mm nut
Tighten the 18mm bolts to 70 foot-pounds
Insert the 16mm bolt into the sway bar link
6. Reattaching the Wheel
Slide the wheel into place
Start the lug nuts by hand
Tighten the lug nuts preliminarily
Lower the vehicle to the ground
Tighten the lug nuts to 100 foot-pounds in a crossing or star pattern
Reattach the lug nut caps
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Hi, I'm Don from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.
In this video we're going to show you how to replace a front lower ball joint on this 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. We show you on the passenger's side, but the driver's side is the same procedure. The items you'll need for this are a new ball joint from 1AAuto.com, 16, 17, and 18mm socket and ratchet; 13, 18, and 19mm wrenches, 7mm Allen bit, locking pliers, torque wrench, jack and jack stands, and a hammer.
Start off by using a 7mm Allen bit, and just prying out these lug nut caps. We'll fast forwards as he does the rest of those. You'll notice that this lug nut is a little different than the others. You're going to need a key to remove it, and that key can be found right here next to your jack stand in your truck. You can just push it into that lug nut, and now it removes just like a regular lug nut. If you don't have the benefit of air power tools, then loosen up the lug nuts while the vehicle is on the ground. Raise and support the vehicle and them remove them the rest of the way. Once the lug nuts are removed, the wheel will pull right off.
Your lower control arm is located right here, and you want to start off by removing these two 18mm bolts. You're going to see on the first one we use a socket and ratchet and a piece of pipe for some extra leverage to get it going. For this bolt, you're going to need both hands to remove, so first just break it free. Then you're going to want to put an 18mm wrench on the top of it. Then use your socket and ratchet for the bolt itself. We'll just fast forward as Don does this. Next, remove this 16mm bolt in your sway bar link. At the top of this ball joint there's a 13mm nut, and you want to go ahead and remove that. To do that, you want to put some locking pliers in between the gasket on the ball joint and the wheel knuckle. Using a 13mm wrench remove the nut at the top. We'll just fast forward as Don does this. Once that's removed just pull the wheel away, and then pull the control arm down and out. Next, remove these three 13mm bolts that hold the ball joint in place. Once those are removed your ball joint pulls right out.
On the left is your old ball joint, on the right is the new one from 1A Auto. You can see they're identical and they're going to fit exactly the same. Take your new ball joint, and you can see we're using a new control arm just because of the condition of our older one. You just put that bracket into place and then put the bolts up through the bottom. We'll just fast forward as Don does this, and then tightens those up. Then torque each of these to 40 foot-pounds.
Push the lower control arm back into place. You may need a hammer to help push it back. Then put one of your bolts in, and if doesn't fit, hammer it back a little further. Push the bolt in all the way, and then put the nut on the other side of it. Just make sure the other side lines up, push that bolt back into place. Now you can line up your ball joint and push that up into the wheel knuckle. Then just replace that nut at the top of the ball joint. We'll fast forward as Don tightens up those two bolts and that nut at the top of the ball joint. The nut on our new ball joint was 19mm. Now torque those two 18mm bolts to 70 foot pound. Replace that 16mm bolt and your sway bar link, and tighten it up. Push the wheel back into place and line up the holes for the lug bolts. Then replace the lug bolts. If you don't have air powered tools, you want to tighten these preliminarily, lower the vehicle and then tighten them the rest of the way. Then lower the vehicle and torque each lug nut to 100 foot pounds in a crossing pattern. Replace your lug nut caps and you're all set.
We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.
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Fits perfect!
Hugo
January 22, 2017
Swapped everything out and no problem. However I have a GLI and the factory spring is lower than the new one on the strut so I had to use the old one. I wish I would have noticed or known that. I had to take it back out because it sat too high in the front.
Great deal great parts great driving thanks to you at 1A Auto
RUSSELL
June 27, 2017
All parts received fit exactly like they were suppose to and the vehicle is corrected and back on the road shortly, thank you.
Jetta parts
J
May 5, 2018
Look good but haven't had time with all the rain to out them on they look just like everything that's in there now so that's a plus
P
November 27, 2018
I will be using your site for all my parts needs . Highly recommended!!
Easy install
K
December 29, 2018
Quick and easy too install. Ordered this setup was delivered a week later. Quick and easy too install.
Amazing service loved the customer service
P
April 12, 2019
Everything included in the kit is exact but one thing i would like to mention an to make it easier on your customer's is to make a kit to go along with it with everything else you need like the spindle nuts wheel bearings sway bar links an all the hardware needed to do a complete front end suspension replacement but otherwise love you products it helped turned my pos into its former glory love all the help guys keep it up ill be ordering again sortly
Awesome replacement parts
Edward
September 13, 2019
I would definitely recommend these parts, good quality and they got my 2004 jetta with 338000 miles riding great again after i blew out an original strut
Daniel-
July 16, 2020
I would absolutely tell everyone I know to buy !!!
Quality check was bad
ALEX
December 28, 2020
Ball joints on this order will not work. The part is not completed. I will need a bolt and the ball joint needs to have threads.
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D
January 1, 2021
I love the kits,, all parts in one kit! No going around looking for what you need.
Never unhappy with 1A Auto
David
July 20, 2021
Everything bolted in exactly perfect
Customer Q&A
are the strut bearings included as part of the strut assembly?July 5, 2017
B R
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Yes they are included.
July 6, 2017
Paul S
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Yes, the bearings are included in the assemblies.
July 6, 2017
Tim K
I am wanting to know if there is a difference in suspension on a Volkswagen Jetta TDI (its the diesel one)& the Volkswagen Jetta? Also are the struts preassembled??February 26, 2020
Tiffany B
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The front struts do come preassembled as shown in the listing images.
February 26, 2020
Christa R
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