How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.4 HDi Citroën C3 Pluriel
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How to change front lower arm on CITROËN C3 Pluriel – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN C3 Pluriel (HB_) 1.4, CITROËN C3 Pluriel (HB_) 1.4 HDi, CITROËN C3 Pluriel (HB_) 1.4, CITROËN C3 Pluriel (HB_) 1.6 … View more

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Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN C3 Pluriel (HB_). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #14
Drive socket # 16
12-point socket # 22
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Pin punch
Hammer
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN C3 Pluriel (HB_). AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 C3 Pluriel (HB_). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN C3 Pluriel (HB_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN C3 Pluriel (HB_). Tip from AUTODOC:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16. Use a combination spanner #14.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  8. Step 9
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  9. Step 10
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    Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 11
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use 12-point socket No.22. Use a tap wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use 12-point socket No.22. Use a tap wrench.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolts. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN C3 Pluriel (HB_). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  16. Step 17
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush.
  17. Step 18
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    Install a new arm. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN C3 Pluriel (HB_). Tip:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  18. Step 19
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    Install the fastening bolts. Use a crowbar.
  19. Step 20
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    Connect the lower arm to the steering knuckle.
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