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How to change front lower arm on Opel Zafira B A05 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 2.0 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 2.2 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.9 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.9 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.9 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 2.0 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 CNG (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.7 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.7 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 CNG Turbo (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.8 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.8 LPG (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 FlexFuel (M75) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 2.0 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 2.2 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.9 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.9 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.9 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 2.0 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 CNG (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.7 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.7 CDTI (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 CNG Turbo (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.8 (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.8 LPG (M75), OPEL ZAFIRA B (A05) 1.6 FlexFuel (M75) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front suspension arm / front control arm on OPEL ZAFIRA-B 2 (A05) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for ZAFIRA B (A05) and other OPEL models
Alternative products

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
Replacement: front lower arm – Opel Zafira B A05. 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 Zafira B A05. Take the following steps:
- Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks. - Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. - Step 3
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports. - Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: front lower arm – Opel Zafira B A05. Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts. - Step 5
Remove the wheel. - Step 6
Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: front lower arm – Opel Zafira B A05. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles. - Step 7
Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 8
Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a rubber mallet. - Step 9
Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Replacement: front lower arm – Opel Zafira B A05. AUTODOC experts recommend:After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles. - Step 10
Loosen the front fastener of the control arm. Use a drive socket #18. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 11
Loosen the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a drive socket #18. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 12
Release the fastener that connects the control arm ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer. - Step 13
Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle. - Step 14
Remove the fastening bolts. - Step 15
Remove the arm. Use a crowbar. - Step 16
Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 17
Install a new arm. Use a crowbar.Replacement: front lower arm – Opel Zafira B A05. Tip from AUTODOC:During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover. - Step 18
Install the fastening bolts. - Step 19
Connect the lower arm to the steering knuckle. - Step 20
Install the fastening bolt.
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