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How to Remove the Front Arm of an Opel Astra

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra H - Years 2004-2010
Part: Control arm

Learn how to remove the front arm of an Opel Astra. Place the car on a column lift and loosen the wheel nuts with a telescopic spanner, then remove the wheel. Use a socket to unscrew the lower fastening pin of the arm and the pin mounted under the wheel hub (as shown in the video). Remove the arm from the pin seats with the help of a crowbar. Always compare the parts to be replaced with the new ones; if they are suitable, you can install them. Prepare for assembly. Insert the arm into the two ends of the guides and begin tightening all the bolts. Test the correct installation of the part.

Updated on 13 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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