Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 D (210.004), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 250 D (210.010), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 (210.035), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 300 D (210.020), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 230 (210.037), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 (210.055), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 290 Turbo-D (210.017), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 280 (210.053), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 420 (210.072), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 50 AMG (210.072), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 270 CDI (210.016), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 280 (210.063), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 (210.065), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 300 Turbo-D (210.025), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 250 Turbo-D (210.015), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 D (210.003), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 240 (210.061), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 Kompressor (210.045), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 55 AMG (210.074), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 CDI (210.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 CDI (210.007), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 D, MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 CDI (210.007), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 CDI (210.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 270 CDI (210.016), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 CDI (210.026), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 Kompressor (210.048), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 240 (210.062), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 CDI (210.006) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front suspension arm / front control arm on MERCEDES-BENZ E (W210) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for E-Class Saloon (W210) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
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Suspension arm
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Link Set, wheel suspension
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Rod / Strut, wheel suspension
Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – Mercedes W210. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Torx bit T50
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 16
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #22
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Tap wrench
Pin punch
Rubber mallet
Strut spring compressor
Ball joint puller
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – Mercedes W210. AUTODOC experts 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 – Mercedes W210. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Control Arm on W210 1995 - free PDF and video manuals
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 300 3.0 Turbo Diesel (210.025) 1996 Control Arm - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    W210 E 220 CDI 2.2 (210.006) 1997 Control Arm replacement: free workshop manuals
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
    Changing Control Arm on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 290 2.9 Turbo Diesel (210.017) 1998 by yourself
    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W210
  5. Step 5
    How to remove MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS E 320 CDI (210.026) 1999 Control Arm - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Control Arm on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) 2000: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Treat all joints of the arm. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
    How hard is it to do yourself: Control Arm replacement on W210 E 240 2.4 (210.061) 2001 - download illustrated guide
    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #22.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the rear arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #22.
  9. Step 9
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    Loosen the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #22.
  10. Step 10
    MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS E 230 2.3 (210.037) Control Arm replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Install the coil spring compressor on the coil spring.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Mercedes W210. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Use adapters and jaws of the appropriate size. The sping coils should be securely fixed with the coil spring compressor. Use high quality coil spring compressors.
  11. Step 11
    Replacing Control Arm on W210 1996 E 300 3.0 Turbo Diesel (210.025) by yourself
    Compress the spring.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Mercedes W210. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Be careful. The compressed spring is powerful and in case of disrupting ties, straightening, it can cause injury.
  12. Step 12
    E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 CDI (210.026) 1997 Control Arm DIY replacement workshop manual
    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #22.
  13. Step 13
    How to change Control Arm on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) 1998 - tips and tricks
    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  14. Step 14
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement W210 1999 E 320 CDI (210.026) Control Arm
    Unscrew the fastener connecting the shock strut to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #16. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 15
    DIY replacement of Control Arm on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 2.0 (210.035) 2000 is not an issue anymore with our step-by-step tutorial
    Disconnect the transverse stabilizer fastener from the link. Use Torx T50. Use a tap wrench.
  16. Step 16
    How to change Control Arm on W210 1995 - free PDF and video manuals
    Remove the stabilizer rod. Use a crowbar.
  17. Step 17
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 300 3.0 Turbo Diesel (210.025) 1996 Control Arm - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  18. Step 18
    W210 E 220 CDI 2.2 (210.006) 1997 Control Arm replacement: free workshop manuals
    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a rubber mallet.
  19. Step 19
    Changing Control Arm on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 290 2.9 Turbo Diesel (210.017) 1998 by yourself
    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #22 (2 pieces).
  20. Step 20
    How to remove MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS E 320 CDI (210.026) 1999 Control Arm - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the fastening nut.
  21. Step 21
    How to replace Control Arm on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) 2000: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Unscrew the rear arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #22 (2 pieces).
  22. Step 22
    How hard is it to do yourself: Control Arm replacement on W210 E 240 2.4 (210.061) 2001 - download illustrated guide
    Make a mark on the camber adjustment bolt. Use a crowbar. Use a rubber mallet.
  23. Step 23
    Need to know how to renew Control Arm on MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 2002? This free workshop manual will help you to do it yourself
    Remove the fastening nut.
  24. Step 24
    Changing of Control Arm on W210 2003 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Remove the fastening bolts.
  25. Step 25
    MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS E 230 2.3 (210.037) Control Arm replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the suspension control arm. Use a combination spanner #22.
  26. Step 26
    Replacing Control Arm on W210 1996 E 300 3.0 Turbo Diesel (210.025) by yourself
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – Mercedes W210. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  27. Step 27
    E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 CDI (210.026) 1997 Control Arm DIY replacement workshop manual
    Remove the coil spring together with the coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Mercedes W210. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    While the spring is compressed, do not do any operations on it.
  28. Step 28
    How to change Control Arm on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) 1998 - tips and tricks
    Detach the fastener connecting the suspension level sensor to the suspension control arm. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  29. Step 29
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement W210 1999 E 320 CDI (210.026) Control Arm
    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  30. Step 30
    DIY replacement of Control Arm on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 2.0 (210.035) 2000 is not an issue anymore with our step-by-step tutorial
    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  31. Step 31
    How to change Control Arm on W210 1995 - free PDF and video manuals
    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Mercedes W210. AUTODOC recommends:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  32. Step 32
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 300 3.0 Turbo Diesel (210.025) 1996 Control Arm - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Install the ball joint on the new arm. Use a combination spanner #22.
  33. Step 33
    W210 E 220 CDI 2.2 (210.006) 1997 Control Arm replacement: free workshop manuals
    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  34. Step 34
    Changing Control Arm on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 290 2.9 Turbo Diesel (210.017) 1998 by yourself
    Position the control arm according to its mounting holes. Use a rubber mallet. Use a crowbar.
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