How to change front suspension arm on MERCEDES W204 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

How to change front suspension arm / control arm on MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class 3 (W204) 2.2 Saloon 2007–2008 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Suspension arm on MERCEDES-BENZ C-Klasse T-modell (S204) (Baujahr 08.2007–08.2014) / MERCEDES-BENZ E-Klasse Cabrio (A207) (Baujahr 01.2010–12.2016) / MERCEDES-BENZ E-Klasse Coupe (C207) (Baujahr 01.2009–12.2016) cars should be changed, as a rule, according to one and the same procedure.
However, there can be slight differences due to specific features of the vehicle design.

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00:00 — MERCEDES W204 – suspension arm / control arm: step-by-step replacement tutorial
00:34 — Clean all joints of the arm.
01:08 — Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle.
01:52 — Remove the arm.
02:40 — Tighten the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
03:24 — Clean the wheel rim mounting seat.

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[RothBeyondTheGrave]

For anyone mentioning/wondering " you have to torque at ride height, etc", that's exactly what happened when the pole jack was used underneath the ball joint.
He loaded the suspension, bringing it back to the angle it would rest at while loaded. He torqued it, then released the jack. If you're concerned, measure the distance from the wheels center to the top of the fender (before you raise the car). Then after installing new arms, jack up from underneath the ball joint as shown here & recreate that distance (now from the center of the wheel bearing dust cap since wheels are removed).
Otherwise, you would need ramps, wooden blocks, or various professional lifts which no one watching this is likely to have.

[WalkthroughNomad]

Nice Video! Im replacing both upper and lower control arms, in this video it shows the lower control arm. Do you know if the torque specs are the same for the upper control arm?

[marchenhold]

Thanks very good clear video, presume you have to remove under trays first

[ik]

Great video, can you also do a video for track rod ends, tie rods, drop links and other suspension components pls

[boigoe]

What's the symptoms of this particular arm..the lower 1?

[blackhawkedu]

Hi, I have a question, is it a Macperson or a double wishbone suspension the front suspension of this car?

[danielcastrejon]

is this what MB calls the front THRUST ARMS? or are those different?

[bajanbim]

Let's not forget the wheel alignment after

[KitKat-ek]

Nice video but the music is irritating

[raymondharper]

The suspension must be in the resting position before the arm is tightened down otherwise the bush will tear. This fact has not been made clear in the video