How to change front lower arm on RENAULT KOLEOS (HY_) – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
- Please note: all work on the car – RENAULT KOLEOS (HY_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
- 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 – RENAULT KOLEOS (HY_). 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 – RENAULT KOLEOS (HY_). 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 #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 8

Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 9

Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 10

Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.
- Step 11

Release the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
- Step 12

Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
- Step 13

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 14

Remove the stabilizer rod.
- Step 15

Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 16

Remove the front fastener of the control arm.
- Step 17

Remove the arm.
- Step 18

Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 19

Install a new arm.
Replacement: front lower arm – RENAULT KOLEOS (HY_). AUTODOC experts recommend:During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
- Step 20

Install the control arm fasteners.
- Step 21

Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
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