How to carry out replacement: Control Arm C 180 1.8 (202.078) Mercedes S202
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How to change rear suspension lower control arm on MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S202) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S202) C 180 T (202.078), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S202) C 200 T (202.080), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S202) C 220 T D (202.182), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S202) C 250 T Turbo-D (202.188), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S202) C 230 T (202.083), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S202) C 200 T D (202.180), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S202) C 230 T Kompressor (202.085), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S202) C 240 T (202.086), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S202) C 280 T (202.089), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S202) C 220 T CDI (202.193), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S202) C 200 T Kompressor (202.082), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S202) C 200 T CDI (202.194), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S202) C 220 T D (202.182), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S202) C 43 AMG (202.093), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S202) C 180 T (202.081), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S202) C 200 T Kompressor (202.087), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S202) C 240 T (202.088) … View more

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Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS Estate (S202). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #16
HEX bit No.H5.
XZN socket bit # 12
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Hammer
Crow bar
Tap wrench
Ball joint puller
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS Estate (S202). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS Estate (S202). Use the following procedure:
  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 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 C-CLASS Estate (S202)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
    Unscrew the fasteners of the plastic car body protective cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Step 7
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    Remove the plastic car body protective cover.
  5. Step 8
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 9
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    Make a mark on the camber adjustment bolt.
  7. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use XZN #12. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  9. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #16. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 13
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    Detach the ball joint from the rear knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  11. Step 14
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 15
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 16
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    Install a new arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS Estate (S202). Use only new bolts and nuts for installation.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  14. Step 17
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  15. Step 18
    Attach the ball joint to the rear knuckle.
    Step 19
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    Screw in the fasteners connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #16. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 20
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    Adjust the position of the alignment bolt according to the mark.
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