yes if they need it and you can tell if they are fried
You cannot replace just the bushings. You have to replace the whole control arm.
yes if the unit is not baked
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.
Currently it seems like you have no choice but to replace the complete arm, that is all I can find available.
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.
I got a quote for $1300 to replace the bushings on both sides on my 1993 S15. Its very involved to get the control arms off and then the bushings have to be removed and installed with a machine press. It turned out to be cheaper to replace the control arms myself for $250 in parts.
To repair the rear control arm bushings on a 1997 Chevy Cavalier, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the rear wheels. Use a socket wrench to unbolt the control arm from the chassis and detach the old bushings. Replace them with new bushings, ensuring they are properly aligned, and reattach the control arm. Finally, torque the bolts to the manufacturer’s specifications and reinstall the wheels.
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.
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.
use a ball joint separator
There are two methods of changing control arm bushings. One method involves removing the damaged bushing arms and pressing out the bad units. When doing so it may be best to replace the bushings of both sides of the car. Since the control arm has been removed anyway and if the vehicle is of mileage it also may be the best opportunity to replace the ball joints. The second method would be purchasing a complete control arm assembly with new bushings and ball joints already installed.
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.