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How to change front lower arm on VW Caddy III MPV (6K9, 9E7, 9E9) – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VW Caddy III MPV (6K9, 9E7, 9E9) 1.9 D … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for Caddy III MPV (6K9, 9E7, 9E9) and other VW models
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – VW Caddy III MPV (6K9, 9E7, 9E9). 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 – VW Caddy III MPV (6K9, 9E7, 9E9). Use the following procedure:
- Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks. - Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. - Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: front lower arm – VW Caddy III MPV (6K9, 9E7, 9E9). Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts. - Step 5Remove the wheel.Step 6
Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: front lower arm – VW Caddy III MPV (6K9, 9E7, 9E9). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles. - Step 7
Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench. - Step 8
Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench. - Step 9
Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the car body. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench. - Step 10
Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench. - Step 11
Remove the fastening bolts. Use a drive socket #18. Use a drive socket #16. - Step 12
Remove the arm. - Step 13
Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 14
Install a new arm.Replacement: front lower arm – VW Caddy III MPV (6K9, 9E7, 9E9). AUTODOC recommends:During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts. - Step 15
Install the front fastener of the arm. - Step 16
Screw the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 17
Install the rear fastener of the arm. - Step 18
Screw the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the car body. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 19
Install the rear fastener of the arm. - Step 20
Screw the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
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