How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.6 (L48) Opel Astra L48
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How to change front lower arm on OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) 1.6 (L48), OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) 1.3 CDTI (L48), OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L48), OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) 1.7 CDTI (L48), OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) 1.4 (L48), OPEL Astra Classic Hatchback (A04) 1.8 (L48) … View more

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Replacement: front lower arm – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Pin punch
Hammer
Flat chisel
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48). AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48). Take the following steps:
  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
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: front lower arm – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48). Tip:
    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 all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a rubber mallet.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: front lower arm – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  9. Step 10
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    Loosen the front fastener of the control arm. Use a drive socket #18. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Loosen the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a drive socket #18. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 12
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    Release the fastener that connects the control arm ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  12. Step 13
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    Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  15. Step 16
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 17
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    Install a new arm. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: front lower arm – OPEL ASTRA CLASSIC (L48). Tip from AUTODOC:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  17. Step 18
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  18. Step 19
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    Connect the lower arm to the steering knuckle.
  19. Step 20
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    Install the fastening bolt.
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