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Lower control arm - how difficult S60

posted by  urdrwho on  Mon Oct 5 08:07 CST 2015
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There is a possibility that the bushing is getting bad and I may need to replace the lower control arm.

IPD says that the way the suspension is set up leads to premature bushing failure. A design flaw?

http://www.ipdusa.com/products/8755/115812-meyle-hd-right-lower-control-arm-p2-s60-v70-2001-2007

For about 5 years I once owned a Jaguar SIII and the rack bushings were notorious for premature failure. Urethane bushing replacement was the key to a permanent fix. By the time I bought my next Jag. they had solved the bushing design issue.

Anyhow my question is this -----

I've replaced everything from engines to ball joints and many things in between. Out of a max of 5 as my abilities I would say I am a 3.75 and probably in my younger days a 4.25.

I've never been a fan of doing suspension work. How hard is it to replace the lower control arm?

Because I'll need an alignment I should probably do a new ball joint while in there.






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