Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.0 i, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.8 T 20V, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.8 V6, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.8 V6 4motion, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI 4motion, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) 2.0 TDI 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 Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) and other SEAT models
Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Ceramic grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #19
Ball joint puller
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • Please note: all work on the car – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: front lower arm – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). AUTODOC recommends:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean the fastener that connects the suspension arm to the ball joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener that connects the suspension arm to the ball joint. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Detach the suspension arm from the ball joint. Use a ball joint puller.
  7. Step 9
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    Clean the fasteners that connect the suspension arm to the subframe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 10
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    Support the subframe. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  9. Step 11
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    Unscrew the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  11. Step 13
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    Unscrew the front fastener of the control arm. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the arm.
  14. Step 16
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    Clean the suspension arm mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 17
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    Install a new arm. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: front lower arm – SEAT ALHAMBRA (7V8, 7V9). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  16. Step 18
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  17. Step 19
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    Connect the control arm to the ball joint.
  18. Step 20
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    Screw in the fastener connecting the suspension arm to the ball joint. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
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