How to carry out replacement: Control Arm E 200 CDI / BlueTEC 2.2 (212.005, 212.006) W212
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How to change rear lower arm on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 250 CDI / BlueTEC 4-matic (212.082, 212.097), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 300 CDI / BlueTEC (212.020, 212.021, 212.027), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 CDI (212.023), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 CDI 4-matic (212.093), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 200 NGT (212.041), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 63 AMG (212.074), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 300 (212.054), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 500 (212.073), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 500 4-matic (212.091), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 4-matic (212.088), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 (212.059), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 300 (212.055), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 300 4-matic (212.080), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 200 (212.034), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 250 CGI (212.047, 212.147), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 CGI (212.057), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 4-matic (212.087), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 500 (212.072), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 500 4-matic (212.090), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 220 CDI / BlueTEC (212.001, 212.002), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 250 CDI / BlueTEC (212.003, 212.004), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 BlueTEC (212.024), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 CDI (212.025), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 200 CDI / BlueTEC (212.005, 212.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 200 CGI (212.048, 212.148), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 63 AMG (212.077), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 CDI 4-matic (212.089), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 300 CDI (212.020), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 (212.056), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 300 Hybrid / BlueTEC Hybrid (212.098), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 63 AMG (212.074), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 220 CDI, MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 63 AMG 4-matic (212.076), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 63 AMG 4-matic (212.092), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 63 AMG (212.075), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 400 (212.065), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 400 4-matic (212.067), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 BlueTEC, MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 BlueTEC 4-matic (212.094), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 200 NGT (212.035), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 220 BlueTEC (212.001), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 BlueTEC (212.026), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 350 BlueTEC 4-matic (212.094), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 400 (212.061), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 400 4-matic (212.099), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 220 BlueTEC 4-matic (212.011), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W212) E 180 (212.040) … View more

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Replacement: rear lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (W212). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Ceramic grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 18
Torx bit E10
Torx bit E14
XZN socket bit # 12
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: rear lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (W212). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • Please note: all work on the car – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (W212) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: rear lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (W212). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (W212)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Unclip the fasteners and remove the suspension arm plastic cover. Use a flat screwdriver.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the underbody plastic cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 9
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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.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. Step 11
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    Clean the subframe bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 12
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    Support the subframe. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 13
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    Unscrew the subframe bracket fasteners. This is necessary to access the upper fastening bolt of the suspension arm. Use Torx E10. Use Torx E14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the subframe bracket.
  14. Step 16
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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.
  15. Step 17
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  16. Step 18
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    Remove the arm.
  17. Step 19
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    Clean the suspension arm mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 20
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    Clean the subframe bracket mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 21
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: rear lower arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (W212). Professionals recommend:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
  20. Step 22
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  21. Step 23
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    Install the subframe bracket.
  22. Step 24
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  23. Step 25
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    Tighten the subframe bracket fasteners. Use Torx E10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 Nm torque.
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