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How to change rear suspension lower trailing arm on MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 350 (219.356), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 500 (219.375), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 55 AMG (219.376), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 320 CDI (219.322), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 350 (219.357), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 500 (219.372), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 63 AMG (219.377), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 280 (219.354), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 300 (219.354), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 350 CDI (219.322), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 320 CDI, MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 350 CDI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 350 (219.356), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 500 (219.375), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 55 AMG (219.376), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 320 CDI (219.322), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 350 (219.357), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 500 (219.372), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 63 AMG (219.377), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 280 (219.354), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 300 (219.354), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 350 CDI (219.322), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 320 CDI, MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) CLS 350 CDI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for CLS (C219) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Rod / Strut, wheel suspension
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 18
XZN socket bit # 12
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- 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 trailing arm – MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219). Use the following procedure:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219)
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Unscrew the fasteners of the plastic car body protective cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 7Remove the plastic car body protective cover.
- Step 8Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 9Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 10Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 11Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 12Remove the fastening bolts. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 13Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
- Step 14Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 15Install a new arm.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219). Use only new bolts and nuts for installation.
- Step 16Install the fastening bolt.
- Step 17Screw the fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 18Install the fastening bolt.
- Step 19Screw in the fasteners connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
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