How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.3 (Z21A) Mitsubishi Colt Z30
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MITSUBISHI COLT VI (Z3_A, Z2_A) 1.3 (Z21A), MITSUBISHI COLT VI (Z3_A, Z2_A) 1.3 LPG (Z33A), MITSUBISHI COLT VI (Z3_A, Z2_A) 1.5 (Z23A), MITSUBISHI COLT VI (Z3_A, Z2_A) 1.1 (Z31A, Z32A), MITSUBISHI COLT VI (Z3_A, Z2_A) 1.5 DI-D (Z38A), MITSUBISHI COLT VI (Z3_A, Z2_A) 1.5 DI-D (Z39A), MITSUBISHI COLT VI (Z3_A, Z2_A) 1.5 CZT (Z37A), MITSUBISHI COLT VI (Z3_A, Z2_A) 1.1 LPG, MITSUBISHI COLT VI (Z3_A, Z2_A) 1.3 4WD (Z22A), MITSUBISHI COLT VI (Z3_A, Z2_A) 1.5 4WD (Z24A), MITSUBISHI COLT VI (Z3_A, Z2_A) 1.5 Ralliart R (Z27A), MITSUBISHI COLT VI (Z3_A, Z2_A) 1.5 (Z27), MITSUBISHI COLT VI (Z3_A, Z2_A) 1.5 (Z23), MITSUBISHI COLT VI (Z3_A, Z2_A) 1.5 Ralliart (Z23), MITSUBISHI COLT VI (Z3_A, Z2_A) 1.5, MITSUBISHI COLT VI (Z3_A, Z2_A) 1.5 Ralliart R, MITSUBISHI COLT VI (Z3_A, Z2_A) 1.3 Flexfuel (Z35A) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: front lower arm – Mitsubishi Colt Z30. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Rubber mallet
Ball joint puller
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – Mitsubishi Colt Z30. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Mitsubishi Colt Z30 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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 #19.
  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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mitsubishi Colt Z30
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean all joints of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the stabilizer rod fasteners. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 14
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18.
  14. Step 15
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    Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller. Use a crowbar.
  15. Step 16
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 17
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 18
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    Remove the front fastener of the control arm.
  18. Step 19
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 20
    Changing Control Arm on MITSUBISHI COLT VI (Z3_A, Z2_A) 1.5 CZT (Z37A) 2005 by yourself
    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.
  20. Step 21
    How to remove MITSUBISHI COLT 1.5 (Z23A) 2006 Control Arm - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  21. Step 22
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  22. Step 23
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    Install a new arm. Use a rubber mallet.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – Mitsubishi Colt Z30. Use only new bolts and nuts for installation.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  23. Step 24
    Treat the fastening bolts. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 25
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    Install the rear fastener of the control arm.
  24. Step 26
    Changing of Control Arm on Mitsubishi Colt Z30 2010 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Install the front fastener of the arm.
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