How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.6 HDi Citroen C4 Picasso mk1
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How to change front lower arm on CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_) 1.6 THP 155, CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_) 1.6 HDi 110, CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_) 2.0 HDi 165, CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_) 1.8 Bifuel, CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_) 1.8 i 16V, CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_) 2.0 i 16V, CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_) 1.6 HDi, CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_) 2.0 HDi 138, CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_) 1.6 VTi 120, CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_) 1.6 THP 140, CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_) 2.0 HDi 150, CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_) 1.6 16V, CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_) 2.0 i 16V … View more

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Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Drive socket # 36
Torx bit T50
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Pin punch
Crow bar
Ball joint puller
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_). 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 C4 Picasso I (UD_). Recommended sequence of steps:
  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 C4 Picasso I (UD_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    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 the CV axle nut cotter pin. Use a wire brush.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the CV axle nut cotter pin. Use a pin punch.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 9
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #36. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
  11. Step 12
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    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm. Use a ball joint puller.
  12. Step 13
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  13. Step 14
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    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  15. Step 16
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle.
    Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
  16. Step 17
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use Torx T50. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 18
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    Remove the front fastener of the control arm. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  18. Step 19
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use Torx T50. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 20
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    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.
  20. Step 21
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  21. Step 22
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  22. Step 23
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN C4 Picasso I (UD_). Professionals recommend:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  23. Step 24
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    Install the control arm fasteners.
  24. Step 25
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    Screw the front arm fastener. Use Torx T50. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  25. Step 26
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    Screw the rear arm fastener. Use Torx T50. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  26. Step 27
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    Tighten the front fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 111 Nm torque.
  27. Step 28
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    Tighten the rear fastener connecting the arm to the body subframe. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 111 Nm torque.
  28. Step 29
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    Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  29. Step 30
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    Install the drive shaft.
  30. Step 31
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
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