How to carry out replacement: Control Arm CLS 320 CDI 3.0 (219.322) Mercedes CLS c219
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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.
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Tools
Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219). Tools you need:
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
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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:
  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 CLS (C219)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the plastic car body protective cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the plastic car body protective cover.
  6. Step 8
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 9
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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 XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew 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.
  9. Step 11
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolts. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 14
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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 15
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    Install a new arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219). Use only new bolts and nuts for installation.
  14. Step 16
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  15. Step 17
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    Screw 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.
  16. Step 18
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  17. Step 19
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    Screw 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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