An arm control is a part of your cars suspension it holds together the cars body and wheels. www.ehow.com have some good videos on their site showing how to install and adjust them.
The control arm of a car needs to be replaced if the car is having trouble steering the front end.
A control arm is used in automotive suspension. The control arm is also known as the wishbone, A-arm or A-Frame. The control arm is used to attach the wheels of a car to the rest of the frame.
First you jack up the side of the car you want to replace the control arm bushings and support it with jack stands. Remove the wheel. Remove the stabilizer bar to control arm nut and bolt. Remove the balljoint clamp bolt and nut from the steering knuckle. Remove the bolt and washer front the control arm front pivot. Unbolt the control arm rear bushing retaining strap. Remove the control arm from the car. Once the control arm is off the car you can replace the bushings in it.
Do not drive a car with a bent control arm asthis will cause wear and tear on your suspension .
A bad lower control arm can cause the car to shake, wander, or be hard to steer. If the arm breaks or comes loose, then you will lose control and not be able to steer the vehicle.
The pitman arm controls the steering linkage enabling you to steer the vehicle.
A control arm is a track control arm. It is usually a rod linking the steering rack to the hub or wheels of a car. When worn can be detected by a knocking sound when driving over bumps or when rocking the steering wheel left to right
To replace the front lower control arm bushings on a 1994 Camaro Z28, start by raising the front of the car and securing it on jack stands. Remove the front wheels, then unbolt the lower control arm from the chassis and the spindle. Use a press or a suitable tool to remove the old bushings from the control arm and install the new bushings, ensuring they are oriented correctly. Reassemble the control arm, reattach it to the spindle and chassis, and then reinstall the wheels before lowering the car back to the ground.
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The bushing acts as a hinged dampener to cushion the suspension and provide a more manageable and quiet ride.
what type of car & are you replacing one or both.
Anywhere BUT the control arm. I did that and it ruined my car.