How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.2 VTi 82 DS3 Convertible
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How to change front lower arm on DS DS 3 Convertible – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
DS DS 3 Convertible 1.2 THP 110, DS DS 3 Convertible 1.6 THP 165, DS DS 3 Convertible 1.6 BlueHDi 100, DS DS 3 Convertible 1.6 BlueHDi 120, DS DS 3 Convertible 1.2 THP 130, DS DS 3 Convertible 1.2 VTi 82, DS DS 3 Convertible 1.6 THP 208, DS DS 3 Convertible 1.6 THP, DS DS 3 Convertible 1.6 BlueHDi 116, DS DS 3 Convertible 1.6 THP … View more

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Replacement: front lower arm – DS DS 3 Convertible. 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
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Replacement: front lower arm – DS DS 3 Convertible. 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 – DS DS 3 Convertible. 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. DS DS 3 Convertible
  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 – DS DS 3 Convertible. 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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