How to carry out replacement: Control Arm E 300 3.0 Turbo Diesel (210.025) W210
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How to change rear lower arm on Mercedes W210 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 D (210.004), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 250 D (210.010), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 300 D (210.020), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 230 (210.037), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 (210.055), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 290 Turbo-D (210.017), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 280 (210.053), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 420 (210.072), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 50 AMG (210.072), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 270 CDI (210.016), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 280 (210.063), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 280 4-matic (210.081), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 (210.065), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 300 Turbo-D (210.025), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 4-matic (210.082), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 250 Turbo-D (210.015), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 D (210.003), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 240 (210.061), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 430 (210.070), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 Kompressor (210.045), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 55 AMG (210.074), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 CDI (210.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 CDI (210.007), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 D, MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 CDI (210.007), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 CDI (210.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 270 CDI (210.016), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 CDI (210.026), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 430 4-matic (210.083), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 Kompressor (210.048), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 240 (210.062), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 36 AMG, MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 CDI (210.006) … View more

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Replacement: rear lower arm – Mercedes W210. 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 W210. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Mercedes W210 – 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
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. 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 W210
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a hammer.
  9. Step 10
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    Detach the ABS sensor wiring from the suspension control arm.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the arm. Use a ball joint puller.
  11. 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.
  12. Step 14
    Remove the bracket from the arm.
    Step 15
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    Install the bracket onto the new arm.
  13. Step 16
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    Tighten the bracket fastening to the arm. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 17
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    Install a new suspension arm.
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