How to carry out replacement: Control Arm C 220 CDI 2.2 (203.208) Mercedes S203
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How to change rear lower arm on MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 220 CDI (203.208), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 200 Kompressor (203.245), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 320 (203.264), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 200 CDI (203.204), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 220 CDI (203.206, 203.208), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 270 CDI (203.216), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 180 (203.235), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 240 (203.261), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 32 AMG Kompressor (203.265), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 200 CDI (203.204), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 180 Kompressor (203.246), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 200 Kompressor (203.242), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 240 4-matic (203.281), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 320 4-matic (203.284), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 30 CDI AMG (203.218), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 200 CGI Kompressor (203.243), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 200 CDI (203.207), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 230 Kompressor (203.240), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 220 CDI (203.208), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 55 AMG (203.276), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 350 (203.256), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 350 4-matic (203.287), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 280 (203.254), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 280 4-matic (203.292), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 230 (203.252), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 320 CDI (203.220), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S203) C 270 CDI (203.216) … View more

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Tools
Replacement: rear lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S203). 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 T-Model (S203). 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 T-Model (S203). 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.
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