Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.6, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 FSI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TDI 16V, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TFSI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 2.0 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.8 TFSI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.4 TSI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.4 16V, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.6 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.2 TSI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.9 TDI, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.6 LPG, SEAT Altea (5P1) 1.6 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for Altea (5P1) and other SEAT models
Tools
Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – SEAT ALTEA (5P1). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 18
Combination spanner #18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – SEAT ALTEA (5P1). 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 – SEAT ALTEA (5P1). Take the following steps:
  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.
    Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – SEAT ALTEA (5P1). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the exhaust system fastener.
  8. Step 9
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    Make a mark on the crossmember and on the camber adjustment bolt.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the arm fastening to the beam. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  12. Step 13
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    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: rear suspension lower control arm – SEAT ALTEA (5P1). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  13. Step 14
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    Take out the spring.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the arm.
  16. Step 17
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    Install a new suspension arm.
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