Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN XSARA Break (N2) 2.0 HDI 90, CITROËN XSARA Break (N2) 2.0 HDi 109, CITROËN XSARA Break (N2) 1.4 HDi, CITROËN XSARA Break (N2) 1.4 LPG 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

Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN XSARA Break (N2). 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 XSARA Break (N2). 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 XSARA Break (N2). 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 #19.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. CITROËN XSARA Break (N2)
  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 XSARA Break (N2). AUTODOC recommends:
    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 #17. Use a combination spanner #17.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  8. Step 9
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    Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
  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 front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
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    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
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    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the front fastener of the control arm.
  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. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 18
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    Install a new arm. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: front lower arm – CITROËN XSARA Break (N2). Tip from AUTODOC:
    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 rear fastener of the arm.
  19. Step 20
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    Install the front fastener of the arm.
  20. Step 21
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    Screw the rear arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
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