Need advice- tips and tricks?, Removal of front lower arms for bushing replacement |
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Need advice- tips and tricks?, Removal of front lower arms for bushing replacement |
ottox914 |
Jun 15 2018, 07:50 AM
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The glory that once was. Group: Members Posts: 1,302 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Mahtomedi, MN Member No.: 1,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
What it says. Front bushings are gone. Have a kit to replace them. Need to remove arms to do this. Do I need to remove the strut housing or can I disconnect the ball joint easily enough?
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Krieger |
Jun 15 2018, 07:54 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,686 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
Disconnect the ball joint. There is either a single bolt or pin that holds the strut to the ball joint. Remove it.
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Krieger |
Jun 15 2018, 07:56 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,686 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
While your there check the condition of the ball joints.
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toolguy |
Jun 15 2018, 08:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,267 Joined: 2-April 11 From: San Diego / El Cajon Member No.: 12,889 Region Association: Southern California |
disconnect at ball joint. . either the spanner nut or the strut clamp will do. .
Spanner nut needs a fork socket or you beat the nut to death with a punch and chisel and may end up needing a new one. . Pinch / wedge bolt is easy to remove but somewhat difficult to pull the ball joint shaft out from rust and other crud. . You can 'tap' a wedge into the strut clamp slot to help relieve clamping pressure but a pickle fork works best [ but most often tears the rubber ball seal] I was able to find a replacement rubber on EBay from Bulgeria but took 6 weeks to arrive. From my experience, I'd go for the spanner nut. . if you tear the ball joint seal, you'll need to replace the cover at minimum or the entire ball joint. . |
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