how do i replace the front end bushings on 1997 Tahoe
put a jack under front to relive tension and remove the two frame mounted bushings first then remove end links check all bushings and replace as needed i suggest using polyurathan bushings made by energy suspention
worn front end bushings, the death wobble usually needs track bar bushings but I recommend replacing them all with nylon when you do it.
Inspect the front end for loose/worn parts such as the ball joints, tie rod ends, idler arm, pitman arm, center link, control arm bushings, wheel bearings, shocks, sway bar bushings, sway bar end links and steering box adjustment. Replace what parts you find worn and have the front end aligned.
Your a arm bushings need replaced.
change the sway bar rubber bushings and sway bar link bushings
They need to be pressed out and new bushings need to be pressed in. You may use a ball joint press and be creative, you can use a socket if there is no adapter that fits. You should get an alignment after finished, ensure front end is tight.
yes, this is a very common thing. the proper term is front thrust rod bushings, they wear out, the way to tell if they wear out is if going slow and you step on the brake you should feel the steering wheel jump up and down slightly, the car overall should feel loose in the front end when pressing the brake suddenly. the only way to fix this is to replace the bushings, good luck.
Sway bar bushings
To replace radius arm bushings on a Mercedes A class, remove the 1 1/8 nut at the end of the radius arm. Cut the rivets out and remove the 4 bolts holding the hanger on. Remove the hanger and replace the bushings and bolt it back together.
I am having my strut bushings and sway bar links replaced for $330 in northern IL. NOT at the dealer. They wanted $800.
Check the shocks first they will squeak pretty bad when going out ( dried out seals ). Bushings will squeak but they would have to be pretty bad to do it when just pushing on the front end.
Check lower control arm bushings.