How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.9 TDI SEAT Alhambra 7M
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How to change front lower arm on SEAT Alhambra (7V8, 7V9) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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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
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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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