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Control Arm bushings, replacement question 200

posted by  Aye Roll on  Thu Sep 25 03:26 CST 2003
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I find that if you're taking off the front control arm bolt, you don't need to disturb the exhaust- you can figure out where the control arm is going to wind up, and tighten the bushing nut there. Taking the front bolt out has been essential on some cars, not on others.
Usually the front bushing does not show wear as the rear one does. Simply doing rear bushing is usually sufficient.
The 3 14mm (head) bolts for the bracket are thread cutting bolts. Don't force them or they could strip.
I have always been able to get the bushing out with a chisel or drift, and a good sized hammer. Collapse the bushing from the side. Then place the bracket against something very strong and hit the bushing square ot drive it rthrough the bracket. It should be tight but moveable. Be careful, keep it square. Reverse with the installation- light taps, keep it square. NOte that left and right are different part numbers, though they look the same and will interchange. Supposedly stronger rubber on one side.
Good luck!
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Rob Bareiss, New London CT ::: '87 244DL/M47- 221K, 88 744GLE- 202K, 91 244 181K, 88 244GL 145K






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