How to carry out replacement: Control Arm E 200 2.0 (124.040) Mercedes C124
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How to change front lower arm on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) – replacement guide

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Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Coupe (C124). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 22
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Pin punch
Crow bar
Rubber mallet
Strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Coupe (C124). AUTODOC experts 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 – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Coupe (C124). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: front lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Coupe (C124). AUTODOC recommends:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Install the coil spring compressor on the coil spring.
    Replacement: front lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Coupe (C124). Professionals recommend:
    Use adapters and jaws of the appropriate size.The sping coils should be securely fixed with the coil spring compressor.Use high quality coil spring compressors.
  5. Step 7
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    Compress the spring.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful. The compressed spring is powerful and can cause injury if it comes loose.
  6. Step 8
    How to replace Control Arm on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) 1993: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 9
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    Make marks on the camber bolts.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Unscrew the front fastener of the control arm. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the anti-roll bar bracket to the control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 13
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    Detach the anti-roll bar from the control arm.
  12. Step 14
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  14. Step 16
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
  15. Step 17
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    Remove the fastening bolts. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  16. Step 18
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    Remove the coil spring together with the coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: front lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Coupe (C124). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    While the spring is compressed, do not do any operations on it.
  17. Step 19
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) E 200 2.0 (124.040) 1994 Control Arm - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Remove the control arm. Use a crowbar.
  18. Step 20
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    Clean the suspension arm mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  19. Step 21
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    Install the new control arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
  20. Step 22
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    Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
  21. Step 23
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  22. Step 24
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    Support the control arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  23. Step 25
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    Install the spring together with the compressor.
    Replacement: front lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Coupe (C124). Tip:
    Make sure that the coil spring is correctly positioned in its mounting seats.
  24. Step 26
    Changing of Control Arm on Mercedes C124 1996 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Position the control arm according to its mounting holes. Use a rubber mallet.
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