How to carry out replacement: Control Arm E 220 CDI 2.2 (210.206) Mercedes S210
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How to change front lower arm on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 200 T (210.235), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 230 T (210.237), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 420 T (210.272), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 290 T Turbo-D (210.217), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 250 T D (210.210), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 270 T CDI, MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 280 T 4-matic (210.281), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 320 T (210.265), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 300 T Turbo-D (210.225), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 320 T 4-matic (210.282), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 250 T Turbo-D (210.215), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 280 T (210.263), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 240 T (210.261), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 430 T (210.270), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 200 T Kompressor (210.245), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 55 T AMG (210.274), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 220 T CDI (210.206), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 320 T CDI (210.226), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 270 T CDI (210.216), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 220 T CDI (210.206), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 430 T 4-matic (210.283), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 200 T Kompressor (210.248), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 240 T (210.262), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 220 T CDI (210.206) … View more

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Replacement: front lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Estate (S210). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Torx bit T50
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 16
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #22
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Tap wrench
Pin punch
Rubber mallet
Strut spring compressor
Ball joint puller
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Estate (S210). 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 Estate (S210). 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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Estate (S210)
  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. Treat all joints of the arm. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #22.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the rear arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #22.
  8. Step 9
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    Loosen the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #22.
  9. Step 10
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    Install the coil spring compressor on the coil spring.
    Replacement: front lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Estate (S210). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    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.
  10. Step 11
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    Compress the spring.
    Replacement: front lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Estate (S210). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Be careful. The compressed spring is powerful and in case of disrupting ties, straightening, it can cause injury.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #22.
  12. Step 13
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  13. Step 14
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the shock strut to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 15
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    Disconnect the transverse stabilizer fastener from the link. Use Torx T50. Use a tap wrench.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the stabilizer rod. Use a crowbar.
  16. Step 17
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  17. Step 18
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a rubber mallet.
  18. Step 19
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #22 (2 pieces).
  19. Step 20
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    Remove the fastening nut.
  20. Step 21
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    Unscrew the rear arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #22 (2 pieces).
  21. Step 22
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    Make a mark on the camber adjustment bolt. Use a crowbar. Use a rubber mallet.
  22. Step 23
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    Remove the fastening nut.
  23. Step 24
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  24. Step 25
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a combination spanner #22.
  25. Step 26
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    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Estate (S210). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  26. Step 27
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    Remove the coil spring together with the coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: front lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Estate (S210). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    While the spring is compressed, do not do any operations on it.
  27. Step 28
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    Detach the fastener connecting the suspension level sensor to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  28. Step 29
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  29. Step 30
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  30. Step 31
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Estate (S210). AUTODOC recommends:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  31. Step 32
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    Install the ball joint on the new arm. Use a combination spanner #22.
  32. Step 33
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  33. Step 34
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    Position the control arm according to its mounting holes. Use a rubber mallet. Use a crowbar.
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