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How to change front lower arm on PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) – replacement guide
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PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.1 i, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.4 i, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.4 LPG, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 2.0 HDI, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 2.0 S16, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.4 HDi eco, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 2.0 RC, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.4 16V, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.6 HDi, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.4 HDi, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.4 Flex, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.6, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.6 8V … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.1 i, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.4 i, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.4 LPG, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 2.0 HDI, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 2.0 S16, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.4 HDi eco, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 2.0 RC, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.4 16V, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.6 HDi, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.4 HDi, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.4 Flex, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.6, PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C) 1.6 8V … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for 206 Hatchback (2A/C) and other PEUGEOT models
Suspension arm
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 21
Drive socket # 32
Wheel impact socket #19
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Pin punch
Flat chisel
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). AUTODOC recommends:
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
- Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the bonnet.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 4Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
- Step 5Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 6Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: front lower arm – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 7Remove the wheel.
- Step 8Clean the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a wire brush.
- Step 9Remove the cotter pin. Use a crowbar.
- Step 10Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #32. Use a tap wrench. Use a crowbar.
- Step 11Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
- Step 12Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 13Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17.
- Step 14Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 15Release the fastener that connects the control arm ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
- Step 16Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 17Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
- Step 18Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: front lower arm – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
- Step 19Pull the drive shaft out of the steering knuckle and lifting it, tie to the body.Replacement: front lower arm – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). AUTODOC recommends:Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
- Step 20Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Replacement: front lower arm – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). Tip from AUTODOC:After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
- Step 21Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 22Unscrew the rear arm fastener. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 23Remove the fastening bolts.
- Step 24Remove the arm.
- Step 25Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 26Install a new arm.Replacement: front lower arm – PEUGEOT 206 Hatchback (2A/C). AUTODOC experts recommend:During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
- Step 27Install the control arm fasteners.
- Step 28Screw the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21.
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