How to carry out replacement: Control Arm CLK 270 CDI (209.316) CLK C209
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How to change rear lower arm on MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) – replacement guide

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Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 320 (209.365), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 500 (209.375), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 240 (209.361), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 200 Kompressor (209.342), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 200 CGI (209.343), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 270 CDI (209.316), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 55 AMG (209.376), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK DTM AMG (209.376), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 350 (209.356), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 280 (209.354), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 220 CDI (209.308), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 320 CDI (209.320), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 63 AMG (209.377), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 500 (209.372), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 200 Kompressor (209.341), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 63 AMG (209.377), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 270 CDI (209.316), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 240 (209.361), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 220 CDI (209.308) … View more

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Tools
Replacement: rear lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209). 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 CLK (C209). 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 CLK (C209). 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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