as above also the pinch bolt generally is siezed in and bends through the clamps and can be a ****** to remove also new pinch bolt is requiredNot a clue but I think you have to drop the top mounts to slide the bolts out to remove the arm.
Would 3 hours be excessive?
the top pinch bolt secures both top arms to the carrier/upright. due to it carrier being ally and the bolt being steel they can seize in like theyve been welded there.
theyre a total nightmare. plus the top strut/arm carrier needs unbolting to get the bolts out of the arm bushing.
3 hours isnt excessive if the jobs turned into a ball ache!!
ive been there and got the t-shirt in doing these, being a vag specialist mech.