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How to change front lower arm on SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 16V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 16V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 SDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 TDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.8 T FR, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.6, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 TDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 TDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2 12V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.6 16V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 2.0, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 16V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 16V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 16V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.9 SDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 TDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.8 T FR, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.6, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 TDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 TDI, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2 12V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.6 16V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 2.0, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.4 16V, SEAT Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) 1.2 … 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 Ibiza III Hatchback (6L) and other SEAT models
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Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Tap wrench
Pin punch
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – SEAT IBIZA IV (6L1). 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 – SEAT IBIZA IV (6L1). Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks. - Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. - Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SEAT IBIZA IV (6L1) - Step 5
Remove the wheel. - Step 6
Unscrew the fasteners of the lower sound insulation. Use a drive socket #12. Use a Phillips screwdriver. - Step 7
Remove the lower sound insulation. - Step 8
Unscrew the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a drive socket #13. Use a tap wrench. - Step 9
Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Replacement: front lower arm – SEAT IBIZA IV (6L1). Tip from AUTODOC:After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.Wear a respirator. - Step 10
Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. - Step 11
Support the engine in the oil pan area. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. - Step 12
Remove the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar. Use a rubber mallet. - Step 13
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: front lower arm – SEAT IBIZA IV (6L1). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms. - Step 14
Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm. Use a crowbar. - Step 15
Remove the arm. Use a crowbar. - Step 16
Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 17
Install a new arm. Use a crowbar.Replacement: front lower arm – SEAT IBIZA IV (6L1). AUTODOC recommends:During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover. - Step 18
Support the engine in the oil pan area. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. - Step 19
Install the front fastener of the arm. - Step 20
Screw the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18.
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