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This replacement procedure can be used for:
ABARTH 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible 1.4 (312.AXZ1A), ABARTH 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible 1.4 (312.AXY1A, 312.AXY11) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible and other ABARTH models

Suspension arm

Suspension arm for 500C / 595C / 695C Convertible (312) Petrol (165 hp)

Simple DIY car repair steps – Replacing Suspension arm on 500C / 595C / 695C Convertible (312)

Suspension arm for 500C / 595C / 695C Convertible (312) Petrol (145 hp)

Replacement: front lower arm – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Drive socket # 7 
                      
                        Drive socket # 8 
                      
                        Drive socket # 10 
                      
                        Drive socket # 16 
                      
                        Drive socket # 17 
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        Torx bit T30
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Flat chisel
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Rubber mallet
                      
                        Phillips screwdriver
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Painter's tape
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: front lower arm – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). AUTODOC experts recommend:

The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
Replacement of the independent suspension lower arm in some cars requires a part of the outlet piping of the additional heater to be removed.
Please note: all work on the car – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 4

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: front lower arm – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Unscrew and remove the oil pan cover. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the lower fastener of the plastic bumper cover. Use a drive socket #8.
Step 9

Unscrew the wheel arch cover fasteners. Move the part aside. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 10

Unplug the connectors of the headlights.
Step 11

Unscrew the fastener connecting the bumper to the fenders. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Stick painter's tape to the car fenders to protect the paintwork from damage when demounting the bumper.
Step 13

Loosen the bumper upper fasteners. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Carefully release the bumper from the fasteners.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: front lower arm – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). To avoid damaging the part when removing it, do not use excessive force.
Step 15

Unscrew the upper fasteners of the bumper and remove it.

Replacement: front lower arm – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). Tip:
To prevent damage to the components, hold the bumper when unscrewing the upper fasteners.
Step 16

Unscrew the fastener of the intercooler air guide. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Remove the intercooler air guide.
Step 18

Unscrew the fastener of the spacer under the bumper reinforcement bar. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Unscrew the fasteners of the bumper reinforcement bar. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 20

Remove the fasteners of the bumper reinforcement bar.
Step 21

Remove the bumper reinforcement bar.
Step 22

Unscrew the upper fastener of the intercooler. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 23

Unscrew the intercooler pipe clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 24

Pry up and detach the lower pipe from the intercooler. Use a crowbar.
Step 25

Unscrew the fasteners of the side member from the subframe. Use a drive socket #16. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 26

Move the intercooler aside and remove the side member.
Step 27

Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 28

Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 29

Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 30

Unscrew the rear arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 31

Release the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 32

Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
Step 33

Remove the arm.
Step 34

Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Treat all joints of the arm. Use WD-40 spray.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: front lower arm – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
Step 35

Install a new arm. Use a crowbar.
Step 36

Install the front fastener of the arm. Do not tighten it.
Step 37

Install the rear fastener of the arm. Do not tighten it.
Step 38

Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle. If necessary, use a rubber mallet.

Replacement: front lower arm – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Do not damage the ball joint cover.
Step 39

Screw the rear arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 115 nm torque.
Step 40

Screw the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 nm torque.
Step 41

Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 nm torque.
Step 42

Move the intercooler aside and install the side member.
Step 43

Screw in the fasteners of the side member. Use a drive socket #16. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 44

Treat the bolted connections on the side member. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 45

Install the bumper reinforcement bar.
Step 46

Tighten the fastener of the bumper reinforcement bar. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 nm torque.
Step 47

Screw in the fastener of the spacer under the bumper reinforcement bar.
Step 48

Attach the pipe to the intercooler. Install the intercooler on its mounting seat.
Step 49

Screw in the intercooler upper fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 50

Install the intercooler air guide.
Step 51

Screw in the fastener of the intercooler air guide. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 52

Tighten the fasteners of the side member. Use a drive socket #16. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 75 nm torque.
Step 53

Clean the bumper mounting seat. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 54

Install the bumper. Screw in the upper fasteners.

Replacement: front lower arm – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). Professionals recommend:
To prevent damage to the components, hold the bumper when screwing in the upper fasteners.
Step 55

Remove the painter's tape.
Step 56

Install the bumper to the mounting seat. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.

Step 57

Screw in the bumper upper fasteners. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 nm torque.
Step 58

Screw in the lower fastener connecting the bumper to the fenders. Use Torx T30.
Step 59

Plug in the connectors of the headlights.
Step 60

Tighten the intercooler pipe fastener. Use a drive socket #7.
Step 61

Plug in the connectors of the headlights.
Step 62

Install the wheel arch cover to its mounting seat. Screw in the fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 63

Screw in the lower fastener of the plastic bumper cover. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 64

Plug in the connectors of the headlights.
Step 65

Install the oil pan cover and screw in its fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 66

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 67

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_)
Step 68

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 69

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 nm torque.

Step 70

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Step 71

Close the hood.

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