Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.4 i (MFKFX, MFKFW, GJKFWB, GJKFWC, GFKFWC), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.9 D (MFDJY), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.1 i (MFHDZ, MFHFX), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.8 i (MFLFX), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.9 D (MFWJZ), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 2.0 HDI 90 (MFRHY), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.8 D (MFA9A), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.8 i 4WD (MFLFX), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.9 D 4WD (MFWJZ), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) electrique, CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.6 16V (MFNFU), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.4 i bivalent (MFKFW), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.4 bivalent, CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.6 HDI 75 (MF9HW, GJ9HWC, GF9HWC, GN9HWC), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.6 HDI 90 (MF9HX), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.6 16V (MFNFU), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 2.0 HDi 4x4 (MFRHY), CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.4, CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) Electric 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 Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) and other CITROËN models
Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN BERLINGO (MF). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN BERLINGO (MF). Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN BERLINGO (MF). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Control Arm on Citroen Berlingo MF 1996 - free PDF and video manuals
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 2.0 HDI 90 1997 Control Arm - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
    Citroen Berlingo MF 1.9 D 1998 Control Arm replacement: free workshop manuals
    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. CITROËN BERLINGO (MF)
  4. Step 5
    Changing Control Arm on CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.4 i (MFKFX, MFKFW, GJKFWB, GJKFWC, GFKFWC) 1999 by yourself
    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    How to remove CITROËN BERLINGO 1.6 HDI 90 2000 Control Arm - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN BERLINGO (MF). AUTODOC recommends:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  6. Step 7
    How to replace Control Arm on CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 2001: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a combination spanner #17.
  7. Step 8
    How hard is it to do yourself: Control Arm replacement on Citroen Berlingo MF 1.8 i 2002 - download illustrated guide
    Remove the fastening bolt.
  8. Step 9
    Need to know how to renew Control Arm on CITROËN BERLINGO 2003? This free workshop manual will help you to do it yourself
    Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 10
    Changing of Control Arm on Citroen Berlingo MF 2004 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 11
    CITROËN BERLINGO 1.9 D Control Arm replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  11. Step 12
    Replacing Control Arm on Citroen Berlingo MF 2006 2.0 HDI 90 by yourself
    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
    Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.6 HDI 90 2007 Control Arm DIY replacement workshop manual
    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #13. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
  13. Step 14
    How to change Control Arm on CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 2008 - tips and tricks
    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.
  14. Step 15
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Citroen Berlingo MF 2009 1.6 HDI 90 Control Arm
    Remove the front fastener of the control arm.
  15. Step 16
    DIY replacement of Control Arm on CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.6 16V 2010 is not an issue anymore with our step-by-step tutorial
    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  16. Step 17
    How to change Control Arm on Citroen Berlingo MF 1996 - free PDF and video manuals
    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 18
    How to replace CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 2.0 HDI 90 1997 Control Arm - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Install a new arm. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN BERLINGO (MF). Tip from AUTODOC:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  18. Step 19
    Citroen Berlingo MF 1.9 D 1998 Control Arm replacement: free workshop manuals
    Install the rear fastener of the arm.
  19. Step 20
    Changing Control Arm on CITROËN Berlingo / Berlingo First (MF, GJK, GFK) 1.4 i (MFKFX, MFKFW, GJKFWB, GJKFWC, GFKFWC) 1999 by yourself
    Install the front fastener of the arm.
  20. Step 21
    How to remove CITROËN BERLINGO 1.6 HDI 90 2000 Control Arm - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Screw the rear arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
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