How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 250 D 2.5 (124.185) Mercedes S124 (W124)
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How to change front lower arm on MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 200 T (124.080), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 200 T (124.080), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 200 TE (124.081), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 200 TE, MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 230 TE Cat (124.083), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 230 TE (124.083), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 TE 4-matic (124.290), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 TE (124.090), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 TE (124.090), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 TE 4-matic (124.290), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 200 T D (124.180), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 200 T D (124.180), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 250 T D (124.185), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 250 T D (124.185), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 T D (124.190), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 T D (124.190), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 T D (124.190), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 T Turbo-D 4-matic (124.393), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 T Turbo-D 4-matic (124.393), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 260 TE FGST., MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 260 TE FGST., MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 220 TE (124.082), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 T Turbo-D, MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 T Turbo-D (124.193), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 280 TE (124.088), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 200 TE (124.079), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 230 TE (124.083), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 200 E, MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 250 TD Turbo (124.188), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Estate (S124) 300 TE-24 (124.091) … View more

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All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for W124 Estate (S124) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
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Replacement: front lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ KOMBI Estate (S124). 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 KOMBI Estate (S124). 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 KOMBI Estate (S124). 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 KOMBI Estate (S124). 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 KOMBI Estate (S124). 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
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    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 KOMBI Estate (S124). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    While the spring is compressed, do not do any operations on it.
  17. Step 19
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    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 KOMBI Estate (S124). Tip:
    Make sure that the coil spring is correctly positioned in its mounting seats.
  24. Step 26
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    Position the control arm according to its mounting holes. Use a rubber mallet.
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