How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.3 CDTI 16V (F08, W5L) Opel Corsa C Van
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How to change front lower arm on OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.3 CDTI 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.7 CDTi (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.4 (W5L, F08), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.2 (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.3 CDTI 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.7 DTI 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.7 DI 16V (F08, W5L), OPEL Corsa C Van (X01) 1.2 16V (F08, W5L) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Torx bit T20
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Pin punch
Flat chisel
Hammer
Rubber mallet
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • Please note: all work on the car – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L) – 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 #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 CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). 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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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use Torx T20.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  7. Step 8
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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 CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a rubber mallet. Use a pin punch.
  10. Step 11
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: front lower arm – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 14
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    Unscrew the rear arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  15. Step 16
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  16. Step 17
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  17. Step 18
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  18. Step 19
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 20
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Tip from AUTODOC:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
  20. Step 21
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  21. Step 22
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    Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
    Replacement: front lower arm – OPEL CORSA C Box (F08, W5L). Professionals recommend:
    Do not damage the ball joint cover.
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