Bad A-Arm flange, Need help |
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Bad A-Arm flange, Need help |
VaccaRabite |
Mar 31 2009, 04:47 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
When I bought this car, it only had one of the two bolts holding in the forward drivers side a -arm attacment point (where it attaches to the body under the front trunk.)
I figured it was just due to the accident that had taken place at some point in the car's past, and during the repair the mount offset a little. Well, I was probably right, but not how I figured. Once I got a good look at everything, this is what I saw: (IMG:http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3465/3402174275_62d39408f8.jpg) (IMG:http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3572/3402979354_5ddb0daca4.jpg) As you can see the flange on the A-Arm right behind the mounting point is buggered. Inverted. And it is pushing against the bushing and holding the mount out of location. So. How do I fix it? even with a BFH I was not able to knock the mount off the bushing. I DO NOT want to drop the A-Arm. I just got everyhting put back together, and removing all of the front suspension is more then I can fathom right now. Other alternative is that I could just continue driving on one bolt, as the PO must have been doing. This car is just determined to stay home from Hershey. At least I got my brakes up and working. Zach |
VaccaRabite |
Apr 4 2009, 08:27 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I got an A Arm yesterday from Dr Evil. we are not sure if it is a 911 part of a 914 part though.
What is the spline count on the 914 arm? Also, what do I need to have on hand to make sure I don't have to stop 1/2 way through because I don't have the right bushing, bolt, nut, etc. Zach |
r_towle |
Apr 4 2009, 10:36 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,591 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Also, what do I need to have on hand to make sure I don't have to stop 1/2 way through because I don't have the right bushing, bolt, nut, etc. Zach Zach, The big bolt in the back comes out. The rear adjuster comes off, bolt and all. the two from bolts come out (you only have one...make sure you have another one) Before you do any of those, remove the cotter pin (get a new one) and remove the flat star lock down tab thing...then remove the nut on the bottom of the ball joint. remove the sway bar drop link from the a-arm. Now, all the bolts are loose, pry the a-arm off the ball joint...now the strut needs to be supported...dont worry about the a-arm...its not going anywhere. Get a floor jack , or a block under thestrut. Now you have to wiggle and bang the a-arm towards thefront of the car. pry the housing out of the main cross bar. It will eventually come out with some effort. Weel, then pit it all back...its a one -two hour job .... Make DrEvil come help you...supplybeer. RIch |
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