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How to change rear suspension lower trailing arm on SEAT Altea XL (5P5, 5P8) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – SEAT ALTEA XL (5P5, 5P8). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Combination spanner #16
XZN socket bit # 6
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Pin punch
Hammer
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – SEAT ALTEA XL (5P5, 5P8). 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 – SEAT ALTEA XL (5P5, 5P8). Recommended sequence of 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 trailing arm – SEAT ALTEA XL (5P5, 5P8). AUTODOC recommends:
    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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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Disconnect the transverse stabilizer fastener from the link. Use a combination spanner #16. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the retaining clip of the parking brake cable. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  9. Step 10
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    Undo the bracket attaching the parking brake cable to the trailing arm.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the trailing arm to the car body. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the arm.
  13. Step 14
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    Unscrew the bracket fastening to the arm. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the bracket from the arm.
  15. Step 16
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    Fit the new suspension trailing arm into the bracket. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 90 Nm torque.+90°
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
  16. Step 17
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    Install a new arm.
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