How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.3 CDTi VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN Mk V (H)
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How to change front lower arm on VAUXHALL Astravan Mk V (H) (A04) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: front lower arm – VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN Mk V (H). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Rubber mallet
Hammer
Pin punch
Crow bar
Tap wrench
Ball joint puller
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN Mk V (H). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN Mk V (H).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN Mk V (H)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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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. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 11
    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.
    Step 12
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  11. Step 13
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  12. Step 14
    Remove the front fastener of the control arm.
    Step 15
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  13. 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.
  14. Step 17
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    Install a new arm. Use a rubber mallet.
    Replacement: front lower arm – VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN Mk V (H). Professionals recommend:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  15. Step 18
    Install the front fastener of the arm.
    Step 19
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    Install the rear fastener of the control arm.
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