How to carry out replacement: Control Arm A 140 1.4 (168.031, 168.131) Mercedes W168
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How to change front lower arm on Mercedes W168 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.007), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.008), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 190 (168.032, 168.132), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.006), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.009, 168.109), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 210 (168.035, 168.135) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: front lower arm – Mercedes W168. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # E14
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hammer
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – Mercedes W168. 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.
Please note: all work on the car – Mercedes W168 – should be done with the engine switched off.
  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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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Mercedes W168. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19.
  8. Step 8
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  9. Step 9
    Clean the fasteners connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 10
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #E14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the front fastener of the control arm.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #E14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a flat screwdriver.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 15
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 16
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Mercedes W168. AUTODOC recommends:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  16. Step 17
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    Install the front fastener of the arm.
  17. Step 18
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    Install the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a hammer.
  18. Step 19
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    Screw the rear arm fastener. Use a drive socket #E14. Use a ratchet wrench.
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