How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 2.0 HDi Citroen Xsara Picasso
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How to change front lower arm on Citroen Xsara Picasso – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.8 16V, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 2.0 16V, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 HDi, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 16V, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 HDi, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 Chrono, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 16V, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.8 SX, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 2.0 16V, CITROËN XSARA PICASSO (N68) 1.6 16V LPG … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front suspension arm / front control arm on CITROEN XSARA PICASSO (N68) [AUTODOC]

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Published on: 27/01/2020
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Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – Citroen Xsara Picasso. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – Citroen Xsara Picasso. Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: front lower arm – Citroen Xsara Picasso. 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 #19.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Citroen Xsara Picasso
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Citroen Xsara Picasso. AUTODOC recommends:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a combination spanner #17.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. Step 9
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    Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 10
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  12. Step 12
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 13
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #13. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
  14. Step 14
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    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.
  15. Step 15
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    Remove the front fastener of the control arm.
  16. Step 16
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  17. Step 17
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 18
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    Install a new arm. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Citroen Xsara Picasso. Tip from AUTODOC:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  19. Step 19
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    Install the rear fastener of the arm.
  20. Step 20
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    Install the front fastener of the arm.
  21. Step 21
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    Screw the rear arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
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