How to carry out replacement: Control Arm C 220 CDI 2.2 (204.008) W204
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 180 CDI (204.000), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 300 CDI 4-matic (204.092), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 350 (204.057), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 350 4-matic (204.088), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 350 CDI (204.023), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 63 AMG (204.077), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 230 (204.052), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 220 CDI (204.002), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 250 CGI (204.047), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 300 (204.054), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 220 CDI (204.008), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 63 AMG DR 520, MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 220 CDI 4-matic (204.084), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 220 CDI (204.002), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 180 CGI (204.031), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 300 (204.055), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 300 4-matic (204.080) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: rear lower arm – Mercedes W204. 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 W204. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Mercedes W204 – 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
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    Raise the car.
    Replacement: rear lower arm – Mercedes W204. 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.
  3. 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 W204
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Unclip the fasteners and remove the suspension arm plastic cover. Use a flat screwdriver.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the underbody plastic cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. 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.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  10. Step 11
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    Clean the subframe bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 12
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    Support the subframe. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  12. 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.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the subframe bracket.
  15. 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.
  16. Step 17
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  17. Step 18
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    Remove the arm.
  18. Step 19
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    Clean the suspension arm mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 20
    Changing Control Arm on MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W204) C 200 CDI (204.001) 2010 by yourself
    Clean the subframe bracket mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 21
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: rear lower arm – Mercedes W204. Professionals recommend:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
  21. Step 22
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  22. Step 23
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    Install the subframe bracket.
  23. Step 24
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  24. Step 25
    Changing of Control Arm on W204 2007 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Tighten the subframe bracket fasteners. Use Torx E10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 Nm torque.
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