Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 1.8 T, SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 2.0, SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 2.8 V6, SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 1.9 TDI, SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 2.5 TDI, SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 1.9 TDI, SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 2.5 TDI, SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 2.0 TDI, SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 1.9 TDI, SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 1.9 TDI, SKODA SUPERB (3U4) 2.8 V6 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 SUPERB (3U4) and other SKODA models
Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – SKODA SUPERB (3U4). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ball joint puller
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – SKODA SUPERB (3U4). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • Please note: all work on the car – SKODA SUPERB (3U4) – 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 #17.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. SKODA SUPERB (3U4)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – SKODA SUPERB (3U4). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.Wear a respirator.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18.
  7. Step 9
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  8. Step 10
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the retainers of the fasteners of the fuel filter tubes.
  10. Step 12
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    Detach the tubes from the fuel filter.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the arm.
  13. Step 15
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    Attach the tubes to the fuel filter.
  14. Step 16
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    Install the retainers of the fasteners of the fuel filter tubes.
  15. Step 17
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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 18
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    Install a new arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – SKODA SUPERB (3U4). Use only new bolts and nuts for installation.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  17. Step 19
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  18. Step 20
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    Screw the fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18.
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