Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
RENAULT TWINGO I Box (S06_) 1.2 (S063, S064), RENAULT TWINGO I Box (S06_) 1.2 (S066, S068), RENAULT TWINGO I Box (S06_) 1.2, RENAULT TWINGO I Box (S06_) 1.2 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – RENAULT TWINGO I Box (S06_). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Flat chisel
Crow bar
Rubber mallet
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – RENAULT TWINGO I Box (S06_). 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 – RENAULT TWINGO I Box (S06_). 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 #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    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 fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a rubber mallet.
  8. Step 9
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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.
  9. Step 10
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    Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle.
  10. Step 11
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 12
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    Loosen the front fastener of the control arm. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  13. Step 14
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    Unscrew the rear arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  16. Step 17
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 18
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – RENAULT TWINGO I Box (S06_). Professionals recommend:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  18. Step 19
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  19. Step 20
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    Screw the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  20. Step 21
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    Screw the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  21. Step 22
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    Connect the lower arm to the steering knuckle.
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