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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) 1.6 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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Suspension arm

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

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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:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the front fastener of the control arm. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

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.
Step 9

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 10

Release the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 11

Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
Step 12

Unscrew the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 14

Remove the control arm. Use a crowbar.
Step 15

Clean the suspension arm mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 16

Install the new control arm.
Step 17

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 18

Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Step 19

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 20

Support the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.

Replacement: front lower arm – Nissan Micra K12. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
For tightening the fasteners correctly, you have to jack up the suspension components to their working position.
Step 21

Tighten the front fastener of the arm. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 114 Nm torque.
Step 22

Tighten the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 127 Nm torque.
Step 23

Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 37 Nm torque.
Step 24

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: front lower arm – Nissan Micra K12. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 25

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 26

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 27

Install the wheel.

Replacement: front lower arm – Nissan Micra K12. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 28

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 29

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 30

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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