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How to change front lower arm on Seat Leon 1M1 – replacement guide
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SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.4 16V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 SDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T 4, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6 16 V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 2.8 Cupra 4, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 T Cupra R, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 T Cupra R, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI Syncro, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 2.8, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.4 16V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 SDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V T 4, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6 16 V, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 2.8 Cupra 4, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 T Cupra R, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 T Cupra R, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI Syncro, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 2.8, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.6, SEAT Leon Hatchback (1M1) 1.8 20V … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front suspension arm on SEAT LEON 1M1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for Leon Hatchback (1M1) and other SEAT models
Suspension arm
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Ceramic grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Ball joint puller
Rubber mallet
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – Seat Leon 1M1. 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 Leon 1M1. Take the following steps:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 2Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 3Raise the car.Replacement: front lower arm – Seat Leon 1M1. Tip: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 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 8Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 9Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19.
- Step 10Unscrew the front fastener of the control arm. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 11Unscrew the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 12Remove the fastening bolts.
- Step 13Remove the fastening nut.
- Step 14Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller. Use a crowbar.
- Step 15Remove the control arm. Use a crowbar.
- Step 16Clean the suspension arm mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 17Install the new control arm. Use a rubber mallet.
- Step 18Install the fastening bolts.
- Step 19Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
- Step 20Install the fastening nut.
- Step 21Support the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.Replacement: front lower arm – Seat Leon 1M1. AUTODOC experts recommend:For tightening the fasteners correctly, you have to jack up the suspension components to their working position.
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