How to carry out replacement: Control Arm E 200 2.0 (124.040) Mercedes C124
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How to change rear lower arm on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) E 200 (124.040), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) E 220 (124.042), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) E 320 (124.052), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) E 36 AMG (124.052) … View more

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Tools
Replacement: rear lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Coupe (C124). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Impact socket №19
Torx bit T20
XZN socket bit # M10
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hammer
Ball joint puller
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: rear lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Coupe (C124). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • Please note: all work on the car – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Coupe (C124) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Coupe (C124)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use XZN #M10. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a hammer.
  8. Step 10
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    Detach the ABS sensor wiring from the suspension control arm.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the arm. Use a ball joint puller.
  10. Step 12
    Clean the fastener of the ABS sensor bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 13
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    Unscrew the bracket fastening to the arm. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 14
    Remove the bracket from the arm.
    Step 15
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    Install the bracket onto the new arm.
  12. Step 16
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    Tighten the bracket fastening to the arm. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 17
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    Install a new suspension arm.
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