Ball joint "nut"?

[dubweiser 0]

Hi,just a quick question.Does anyone know how the ball joints are held in on a 2litre 16v? Am i right in thinking that they are just bolted on and the capture plate goes on top and 3 bolts hold it in place?From the diagrams that i have seen,this is what i can figure out.

The reason i ask is that im gonna replace them soon and want to make sure that i order everything i need regards nuts bolts etc.

I just got off the phone to the steelers and the bloke on the phone started telling me i need a new nut that holds the ball joint on.When i questioned him he said the nut that goes on top of the ball joint??? Am i right in thinking that only the vr6 has this? And the 16v just consists of the ball joint,capture ring,and the 3 bolts?

I spoke to my local vw parts place after that and he said thats all i need and i have ordered the new ones and they come with the capture plate and 3 bolts.

Am i missing anything guys?Ther are no through bolts or anything holding it in position?Thanks in advance.

[Supercharged 2]

Yeah on the 4 cyl cars there is a pinch bolt and nut which holds it at the top - often bends lightly so always worth getting a new one and replacing the nut.

 

Then you have the plate and 3 bolts that hold it to the wishbone - VW say always replace these too.

[dubweiser 0]

Ahhh right,so itl be worth getting a new pinch bolt and nut aswell.Cheers

[Supercharged 2]

Deffo - they bend and also wear / shrink... coat the new one in copper grease

[dubweiser 0]

Nice one mate,thanks for that.Just phoned the parts place and they have them in stock.Will get them at the weekend and start the job in the next couple of weeks or so.Fingers crossed itl not be too hard to do

[dubweiser 0]

Does anyone know the torque settings please for the pinch bolt and the three bolts on the plate?I cant seem to find them anywhere.Thanks guys