lower control arms

[vwpolo]

2009 tdi 4motion tiguan been told need lower control arm bushes ,,,,,, vw say the whole arms need to be replaced no bushes available....is this right does anybody know has anybody else have lower arm trouble

[MGV]

Hi mate, at my last service i was told that mine will need replacing at or before the next service. My tig is lowered a bit, has 90000 on the odo & i've done about 5000 roughish gravel km's as well. Not to mention the extraordinary number of speed humps i have to cross every time i drive...

Not sure about the 'no bushes available', but i'll have to find out soon i suppose...

[donweather]

VW Tiguan 4x4 09 ON Superpro Front Control ARM Inner Rear Bush KIT SPF3271K | eBay

VW Passat CC Tiguan Front Lower Control ARM Arms Bushing Left Right 3C0407151G | eBay

Torque Solution VW Tiguan 5NC FWD Front Lower Control ARM Bushing 2008 08 | eBay

Forget the stealer service department!!!

Also, you will need to find out from the stealer service department whether it's the front LCA bush or the rear LCA bush? Get part #'s from the stealer service department also.

[Umai Naa!!]

It's less labour-intensive to do the whole arm.

Old one out, new one in. Done.

If it's the front bushes, do the whole arm: 5N0407151 for left, and 5N0407152 for right.

Ebay or Google search those, and see how you go for prices.

However, if it's just the rear bush that's gone, look up a pair of these: 3C0199231D

[vwpolo]

ok will do just whole arms are 330 a piece so not sure how many hrs labour would be equal

[brad]

If the genuine parts are $330 each then buy these:

Superpro VW Golf Supaloy Alloy Lower Control Arms Anti Lift KIT MK5 MK6 GTI R32 | eBay

If you really want genuine then source them from eurocarparts in the UK - lots of choices.

If it's the rear console bush then you can buy the bush already fitted in the alloy bracket for about $35 each.

If you just want the rear bush bare to fit in your own console housing they are about $12 each.

If you want a bit more steering control you can fit the rear console bush out of an S3 Audi. They are about $25 each (ex UK) for Febi. Look in Lucas Rs thread on his "other german fling" for partnos.

[vwpolo]

thanks ill have a search and let the mechanic who will be doing the repair know about the links

[vwpolo]

had the repairs done today and car yard is fixing the bill even thou its out of their warrenty period ... thanks ken carrol motors

[donweather]

So did they replace the whole arm or just the bushes. Also, how long out of warranty was it?

[OilBurna]

Original vw dealer or car yard?

[brad]

Original vw dealer or car yard?

Ken Carrol's is a near new / prestige used car yard so i assume non-dealer.

[vwpolo]

they are just a caryard non dealer , just real helpful since our car was out of warranty but still willing to help us out

[MGV]

Just bringing up this thread as i would like to get mine repaired while it is up on the hoist next week with a nearby other issue (CV joint).

To confirm, when my mechanic says 'caster rod bushes are showing signs of wear', is he referring to lower inner rear bushings? Or the front bushing where it was recommended to replace the the whole arm in an earlier post?

Was thinking i would just purchase the parts myself prior to taking it to my mechanic...

Thanks in advance!

[brad]

There are no caster rods on the front suspension of a Tiguan. There is nothing resembling a caster rod on the front suspension.

You might wish to clarify what part he is talking about.

It's probably item 4 (lower control arm rear bush or often called a console bush).

If he's pulling the LCA off then he may as well do item 3 (lower control arm front bush).

The only other thing it might be is item 14 (sway bar rubbers) or maybe item 15 (droplink).

[MGV]

Thanks, Brad. Very helpful!

Might see if i can print the diagram & head over to see them to clarify...

Cheers!