Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK Convertible (A209) CLK 200 Kompressor (209.442), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK Convertible (A209) CLK 200 CGI (209.343), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK Convertible (A209) CLK 240 (209.461), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK Convertible (A209) CLK 320 (209.465), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK Convertible (A209) CLK 500 (209.475), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK Convertible (A209) CLK 55 AMG (209.476), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK Convertible (A209) CLK 350 (209.456), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK Convertible (A209) CLK 280 (209.454), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK Convertible (A209) CLK 63 AMG (209.477), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK Convertible (A209) CLK 320 CDI (209.420), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK Convertible (A209) CLK 200 Kompressor (209.441), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK Convertible (A209) CLK 500 (209.472), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK Convertible (A209) CLK AMG DTM (209.476) 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 CLK Convertible (A209) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Tools
Replacement: rear lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ CLK Convertible (A209). 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
Replacement: rear lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ CLK Convertible (A209). 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 Convertible (A209). 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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