How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.4 VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk II (B)
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How to change front lower arm on VAUXHALL Meriva Mk II (B) (S10) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VAUXHALL Meriva Mk II (B) (S10) 1.3 CDTi, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk II (B) (S10) 1.7 CDTi, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk II (B) (S10) 1.7 CDTi, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk II (B) (S10) 1.4, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk II (B) (S10) 1.4, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk II (B) (S10) 1.3 CDTI, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk II (B) (S10) 1.7 CDTI, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk II (B) (S10) 1.4, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk II (B) (S10) 1.4 LPG, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk II (B) (S10) 1.6 CDTi, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk II (B) (S10) 1.6 CDTi, VAUXHALL Meriva Mk II (B) (S10) 1.6 CDTI … View more

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Replacement: front lower arm – VAUXHALL MERIVA Mk II (B). 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 MERIVA Mk II (B). 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 MERIVA Mk II (B).
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 MERIVA Mk II (B)
  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 MERIVA Mk II (B). 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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