Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN DS3 1.6 Racing, CITROËN DS3 1.6 Racing, CITROËN DS3 1.6 THP 150, CITROËN DS3 1.4 HDi 70 (SA8HP4), CITROËN DS3 1.4 VTi 95, CITROËN DS3 1.6 VTi 120, CITROËN DS3 1.6 THP 155, CITROËN DS3 1.6 HDi 90, CITROËN DS3 1.6 HDi 110, CITROËN DS3 1.6 THP160, CITROËN DS3 1.4 VTi 98, CITROËN DS3 1.2 VTi 82, CITROËN DS3 1.4 VTi 95 LPG, CITROËN DS3 1.6 HDi 115, CITROËN DS3 1.6 HDi 115, CITROËN DS3 1.6 BlueHDi 120, CITROËN DS3 1.6 BlueHDi 100, CITROËN DS3 1.2 THP 110, CITROËN DS3 1.6 THP 165, CITROËN DS3 1.6 BlueHDi 75 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 DS3 and other CITROËN models
Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN DS3. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Torx bit T55
Drive socket # E8
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 32
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN DS3. Tip:
  • 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 DS3. 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
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #32. Use a tap wrench.
  4. Step 4
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. CITROËN DS3
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #E8. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. Step 10
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    Loosen the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Loosen the front fastener of the control arm. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the rear arm fastener. Use Torx T55. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  13. Step 14
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 15
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub.
  15. Step 16
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle.
  16. Step 17
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use Torx T55. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 18
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  18. Step 19
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  19. Step 20
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 21
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN DS3. AUTODOC recommends:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  21. Step 22
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    Install the control arm fasteners.
  22. Step 23
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    Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use WD-40 spray.
  23. Step 24
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    Mount the drive shaft into the wheel hub.
  24. Step 25
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    Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
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