How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.4 TDI SKODA FABIA Combi
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How to change front lower arm on SKODA Fabia II Combi (545) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: front lower arm – SKODA FABIA Combi. 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 – SKODA FABIA Combi. 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 – SKODA FABIA Combi. 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. SKODA FABIA Combi
  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 – SKODA FABIA Combi. 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 – SKODA FABIA Combi. 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 – SKODA FABIA Combi. 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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