I managed to replace both lower control arms. IMO this is definitely a two-person job. And there is no need to remove the front bumper. We removed the large tray under the engine, the front plastic cover that's under the radiator, and the radiator support. With this done it was plenty of space the remove the screws that held the aluminum struts. No special tools needed. We saved a ton of time my not removing the front bumper, that's for sure!
Very good video, I've changed the wishbone after watching your video. But I still have small knocking noise. The coupler that goes into the subframe extension bar has some movement, but I didn't replace it. Do you think that can give me some knocking noise?
Most probably struts, I had an annoying knock every time i went over a sleeping policeman. Changed strut mounts, drop-links and then removed the Front struts too find the passenger side strut had lost its resistance. Changed the front struts and he knock disappeared 👍
I managed to replace both lower control arms. IMO this is definitely a two-person job. And there is no need to remove the front bumper. We removed the large tray under the engine, the front plastic cover that's under the radiator, and the radiator support. With this done it was plenty of space the remove the screws that held the aluminum struts. No special tools needed. We saved a ton of time my not removing the front bumper, that's for sure!
Brill video, that alu strut had me scratching the head
Thank u very much. In german i dont find a tutorial fir this car. But this is very good explained.
When do you normally change these? And how can you diagnose they need to be changed? Just visually?
Hi! Thanks for the video! How can I remove the smaller cover on the bottom? Do I have to remove the bumper or loosen it?
Hi did you make a video of removing the front bumper ?
Just tried to do mine. Cannot get the bumper lower cover off. Give it up will have to get a garage to do it for a price. Ouch.
Could you do a video on removing the undercover as it's a bit of a sod and several people including myself are struggling with it
Some screws on the border of the cover easy job and 3 bolts which are 10ml rachet
Thanks a lot for you video
Great Video. . .Shame no subtitles but still a great quality video :)
Very good video, I've changed the wishbone after watching your video. But I still have small knocking noise. The coupler that goes into the subframe extension bar has some movement, but I didn't replace it. Do you think that can give me some knocking noise?
Stabiliser link ?
Most probably struts, I had an annoying knock every time i went over a sleeping policeman. Changed strut mounts, drop-links and then removed the Front struts too find the passenger side strut had lost its resistance. Changed the front struts and he knock disappeared 👍
Great
5 years old car and already needs new brushes! UK roads are horrible!