Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.2 16V, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.2 16V, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.0 16V, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 160 SR, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.5 dCi View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front suspension arm on NISSAN MICRA K12 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – Nissan Micra K12. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Flat chisel
Hammer
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – Nissan Micra K12. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • 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 – Nissan Micra K12. Use the following procedure:
  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
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    Raise the car.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Nissan Micra K12. Tip:
    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.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the front fastener of the control arm. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. Step 10
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    Release the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  10. Step 11
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the control arm. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 15
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    Clean the suspension arm mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  15. Step 16
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    Install the new control arm.
  16. Step 17
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    Install the fastening bolts.
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