How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.6 i 16V (F35) Opel Vectra B Estate
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How to change front lower arm on OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: front lower arm – OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Flat chisel
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_). 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 VECTRA B Estate (31_). 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 #19.
  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 VECTRA B Estate (31_). 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.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  8. 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.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18 (2 pieces).
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.
  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 front fastener of the control arm.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the arm.
  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 rubber mallet. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: front lower arm – OPEL VECTRA B Estate (31_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    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 control arm fasteners.
  18. Step 19
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    Connect the lower arm to the steering knuckle.
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