[ELDOGUY]

A while ago, I thought on occasion my 2k beetle would jump or slide over on a tight curve so I decided to check on it. I found that some how the bolt on the ball joint stud was loose allowing the ball joint stud to move around in the knuckle . Surprisingly I didn't have any odd tire wear or handling problems other than that odd occasional jumping /slide over. I've discovered that the ball joint stud hole on the knuckle is enlarged and I can no longer tighten the ball joint stud tight enough in the knuckle . Any solutions to this problem other than replacing the knuckle ? TX. Eldoguy

 

[01tdicommuter]

Sorry but no - you'll need to replace the knuckle. Shouldn't be expensive with a junkyard knuckle.

 

[ELDOGUY]

Ya I all ready have options lined up. Also some in expensive ones new ones on ebay too. Many are available . I wonder if this is a problem ?

 

[Thejarhead]

I’ve not heard of this issue before. I’d say someone didn’t tighten up the ball joint nut, which allowed it to wallow out the hole.

 

[01tdicommuter]

Ya I all ready have options lined up. Also some in expensive ones new ones on ebay too. Many are available . I wonder if this is a problem ?

It's not a problem for that reason. What usually happens is the wheel bearing goes out, sometimes that takes the hub out too. Instead of replacing the bearing or bearing+hub, some people just replace the whole thing. Kind of like buying 'ready struts' instead of struts, strut mount, bumper, bellow, etc.

 

[ELDOGUY]

Makes sense. much easier to plug in a complete unit than taking out old stuff and putting back in a new knuckle.

 

[billymade]

You didn't indicate which side you need but tunemyeuro, has right side ones on clearance:

"Clearance" Front Right Suspension Steering Knuckle for VW MKIV Golf, Jetta, GTI 1.8T and VR6 (1J0407256AH) (AAR294)

VOLKSWAGEN 1J0407256AH Front Right Suspension-Knuckle Fits 1.8T and VR6

www.tunemyeuro.com

 

[ELDOGUY]

This probably happened when i need a alignment and I was told the ball joints needed to be replaced. I just had a knee replacement and knew I'd be out of action for a few months so i told them to do it. Just confirming my distrust of letting others work on my vehicles.

 

[ELDOGUY]

Tx. Billy ill check it out. Dont want to drop big bucks into this project.

 

[Thejarhead]

Here’s a loaded knuckle. Wheel bearing included.

Assembled Steering Knuckle - Right (A4 TDI/2.0)

Loaded right steering knuckle for MK4 Chassis New Beetles, Golfs and Jettas. Comes with the bearing and hub pre-installed for easy replacement. Includes a new axle nut. Save $5 when you purch...

www.idparts.com

And a ball joint. Spidan-GKN is OEM.

Ball Joint - Left (A4)

Left side (Driver side) ball joint for MkIV Jetta, Golf and New Beetle on the A4 chassis, including TDI and all gasoline models and motors. Includes backing plate and hardware. ...

www.idparts.com

 

[ELDOGUY]

Hey Billy thanks for the tip on the loaded knuckle. I need the right side ! Super cheap and video was also helpful . ELDOGUY