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How to Replace the Rear Suspension Control Arm

Model: Mercedes Classe C W204 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Control arm

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Place the vehicle on a lift and raise it to a comfortable working height. Remove and take out the wheel of the affected suspension.

Remove the plastic lower cover in front of the wheel. Locate the control arm to be replaced and, using the appropriate wrenches, loosen the bolts securing it in place.

Remove the control arm from its housing and replace it with the new one. Repeat the same steps in reverse order for reassembly. The maintenance operation shown in the images is performed on a Mercedes-Benz C-Class.


Updated on 21 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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