How to carry out replacement: Control Arm C 180 1.8 (202.018) W202
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How to change rear lower arm on MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 D (202.120), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 220 D (202.121), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 250 D (202.125), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 180 (202.018), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 220 (202.022), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 280 (202.028), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 (202.020), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 36 AMG (202.028), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 180 (202.018), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 230 Kompressor (202.024), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 Kompressor (202.025), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 250 Turbo-D (202.128), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 230 (202.023), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 D (202.122), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 Kompressor (202.025), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 240 (202.026), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 280 (202.029), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 43 AMG (202.033), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 220 CDI (202.133), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 CDI (202.134), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 220 D (202.021) … View more

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Tools
Replacement: rear lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS (W202). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
XZN socket bit # 12
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: rear lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS (W202). Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the car.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: rear lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS (W202). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener that connects the suspension arm to the stub axle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the control arm.
  9. Step 11
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    Clean the suspension arm mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  10. Step 12
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    Install a new control arm.
  11. Step 13
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    Install the fastening bolts.
Comments – 1
  • @user_1915163
    07.10.2023 07:21
    Member
    Very useful, thanks, Hercules
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