use a ball joint separator
To replace the control arm on a PT Cruiser you must first raise the vehicle, and then remove the front tire and wheel assembly. The stabilizer bar links from the Cruiser and rotate the forward ends of the stabilizer downward. Remove the nut and pinch bolt to ease resistance, follow up by removing the ball joint stud to the steering knuckle. The ball joint stud should be separated from the steering knuckle by prying down the lower control and up against the ball joint on the steering knuckle. Remove in this order: the front pivot bolt attaching the lower control arm; the rear pivot bolt attaching the lower control arm to the front suspension cross-member and frame rail; remove the lower control arm from the cross-member. Replace the bushings, and then reassemble the unit.
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.
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.
Currently it seems like you have no choice but to replace the complete arm, that is all I can find available.
To replace the lower front bushings on a 2002 Pontiac Aztek, first, lift the vehicle and remove the front wheels for access. Then, disconnect the lower control arm by unbolting it from the frame and the steering knuckle. Remove the old bushings from the control arm using a bushing removal tool or a press, and install the new bushings securely. Finally, reassemble everything, ensuring all bolts are tightened to the manufacturer's specifications.
probably or there part of the same piece ....normally there's multiple bushings on a lower control arm ...i guess it just depends on the vehicle and its probably easier to replace the whole arm rather then individual bushings.
How much does it cost to replace the upper and lower control arm bushings on a 1998 Chevrolet S-10? Upper control arm bushings are quoted at about 1.9 hours fro each side. However, if both are done then 3.5 hours total. Lower control arm bushings are 1.9 hours for one side and 3.4 hours for both sides. Just apply your shop's labor rate to the above hours. Note: Not all mechanics use the same book to estimate time for reapirs. This data is provided by Alldata. Mitchell Brothers could be different, as could the other services. Note 2: Upper control arm bushings are far easier to replace than lower control arm bushings because they are far more readily accessibly.
you have to hammer out the three rivets that hold it to the control arm. but do yorself a favor and replace th whole control arm because the bushings on the arm are well known for falling out.
Most definitely.
replace all 8 bushings of the control arms both upper and lower (known as either stabilizer bar or trailing bar)
your lower control arm bushings need replacing. replace the sway bar links when you do the control arms
Yes!