Hi All,

 

Dealer has just given me a very long list of urgent or near urgent repairs on my Superb II  estate (153K miles, 2012). Among them is rear lower arms. Dos anyone know if this means the lower arm that holds the bottom of the spring, or the lower control arm? Both seem to be possible? Their part number is 1K0505311AB.

 

Thanks for any input.

That part number is the lower arm which holds the spring - if you google it, the pictures make it clear which it is.

 

The inner bolts are adjustable and are probably seized so I'd suggest replacing them at the same time. If you have xenon headlights, there will also be a level sensor attached to the passenger side one and you'll need some rivnuts to attach it to the new arm.

That’s great information, Langers2k. Much appreciated. 

3 hours ago, JPL1 said:

Hi All,

 

Dealer has just given me a very long list of urgent or near urgent repairs 

 

Thanks for any input.

Maybe take it to an independent for a 2ND opinion on what is "urgently" required🤑

bottom rear arms cost me about £38.50 a side and about £18 a side for the bolts ,washer and nut (Dealer Only)

38 minutes ago, DEL80Y said:

£18 a side for the bolts ,washer and nut (Dealer Only)

 

There is also a kit from Lemförder, part number 38000 01: https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/lemforder/9660629

1 hour ago, langers2k said:

 

There is also a kit from Lemförder, part number 38000 01: https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/lemforder/9660629

Much appreciated had looked for ages to source them from different suppliers 😎

Thanks, Langers2K. Much appreciated.

Hi Langers2k. Just checked your link and the website says that the part is not compatible with my car when I enter its details to check comptibility. Can I just ignore that (i.e. is it just a database error)?