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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

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Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – SEAT IBIZA IV (6L1). List of the tools you'll need:
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
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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:
  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:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SEAT IBIZA IV (6L1)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the lower sound insulation. Use a drive socket #12. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the lower sound insulation.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a drive socket #13. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    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.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18.
  10. Step 11
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    Support the engine in the oil pan area. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar. Use a rubber mallet.
  12. Step 13
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    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.
  13. Step 14
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    Disconnect the spherical joint from the arm. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  15. Step 16
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 17
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    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.
  17. Step 18
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    Support the engine in the oil pan area. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  18. Step 19
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    Install the front fastener of the arm.
  19. Step 20
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    Screw the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18.
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