How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.8 Nissan Primera P12 Saloon
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Replacement: front lower arm – NISSAN PRIMERA (P12). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Ceramic grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 22
Wheel impact socket #21
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – NISSAN PRIMERA (P12). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • Please note: all work on the car – NISSAN PRIMERA (P12) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: front lower arm – NISSAN PRIMERA (P12). Tip from AUTODOC:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. NISSAN PRIMERA (P12)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the suspension arm to the car body. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the control arm.
  9. Step 11
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    Clean the suspension arm mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 12
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    Install a new arm. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: front lower arm – NISSAN PRIMERA (P12). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
  11. Step 13
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  12. Step 14
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    Support the rear knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Replacement: front lower arm – NISSAN PRIMERA (P12). AUTODOC recommends:
    For tightening the fasteners correctly, you have to jack up the suspension components to their working position.
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