How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.7 CDTI (E75) Opel Meriva x03
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How to change front lower arm on Opel Meriva X03 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.4 16V Twinport LPG (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.8 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 DTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.4 16V Twinport (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.6 Turbo (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.7 CDTI (E75), OPEL Meriva A (X03) 1.3 CDTI (E75) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front suspension arm on OPEL MERIVA A [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: front lower arm – Opel Meriva X03. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – Opel Meriva X03. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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 Meriva X03. Use the following procedure:
  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
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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. Opel Meriva X03
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. 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 Meriva X03. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.Wear a respirator.
  7. Step 7
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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.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a combination spanner #16.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 11
    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Step 12
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    Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the front fastener of the control arm. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 15
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 16
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    Install a new arm. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Opel Meriva X03. Professionals recommend:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  16. Step 17
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    Install the control arm fasteners. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 18
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    Connect the lower arm to the steering knuckle.
  18. Step 19
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    Install the fastening bolt.
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