Yes, generally after any major work on a front end a re-alignment is neccessary. Replacement of bushings and control arms could be considered major work.
go to a mechanic
Yes!
Absolutely - both of those items will and can affect the control of your vehicle. Proper maintenance of these items is essential for YOUR safety as well as others, too.
The lower control arm bushing would be located at the inner pivot point where the lower control arm is mounted to the frame/crossmember. Depending on your vehicle it could have one or two bushings. The outer pivot point would be your lower ball joint.
Remove the ball joint and the two bolts that hold the rocker shaft to the frame. Keep track of the shims! You will need to put them back. The easiest way to get them out is with a press, but you CAN use a vice and beat the hell out of them, although I wouldn't recommend it. Chances are, the shaft will NOT come out with both bushings in the control arm, keep that in mind when you press the new ones in... You will need to re-install the shaft BEFORE you press the second bushing back in.
yes if the unit is not baked
yes if they need it and you can tell if they are fried
Replacing just the bushings is fine unless the control arm is damaged or deformed. There is no real reason to replace the control arm otherwise, unless manufacturer specifications call for it. In those cases, though, you usually won't be able to purchase the bushings separately anyways.
Bushings need to be pressed in (and old ones may possibly need to be pressed out) with a special tool, then alignment is required to prevent premature tire wear.
i have a 1992 camaro rs, they play in mine went away after replacing the bushings on the front lower control arms and bushings
The control arm bushings are pressed into the control arm. You must use a press (ball joint press with proper adapters, etc.) to remove and install bushings. You may need to heat old bushings with torch to remove bushings from control arm. If you are comfortable with this then here is what you need to do: Remove wheel. Use safety glasses while removing ball joint stud from steering knuckle. Unbolt control arm from vehicle. Change bushings. Install control arm in reverse order. You should get an alignment after doing any front end work.
Should be able to, but they have to be pressed out/in. Many places that sell the bushings offer this service.
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.
If you take your car in for an alignment, and they won't do it because they say there is too much play in your (control arm ) bushings. Press them out with an arbour press or vise ( if large enough). You may have issues getting the control arm out if the bolts are rusted ( be sure not to strip the threads, sometimes you can tap the threads deeper and use a longer bolt).
your lower control arm bushings need replacing. replace the sway bar links when you do the control arms
The control arm bushings are pressed into the control arm. You must use a press (ball joint press with proper adapters, etc.) to remove and install bushings.You may need to heat old bushings with torch to remove bushings from control arm.If you are comfortable with this then here is what you need to do:Remove wheel.Use safety glasses while removing ball joint stud from steering knuckle.Unbolt control arm from vehicle.Change bushings.Install control arm in reverse order.You should get an alignment after doing any front end work.
Possibilities: Tie rod ends Ball joints Shocks Control arm bushings All the above OR Maybe it just needs an alignment