 can you change One A Arm at a time?, or do you have to drop the whole front beam? |
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| bodyman |
 May 28 2006, 12:07 PM
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Michael Beall  Group: Members Posts: 63 Joined: 25-April 06 From: Sand Springs, Oklahoma Member No.: 5,926  |
Im in the process of fixing the bent a arm that was on my car when I bought it. I searched But did not come up with any threads, I was wondering if you have to drop the whole front end or if you can do one side at a time, Any pics, threads, or diagrams would help a bunch. I have a parts car to get the other a arm off of. whats the best way to approach this? also need a thread or post on removing the rear trailing arms the passenger side one on mine is bent as well.
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| 914-8 |
May 28 2006, 12:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Cal Member No.: 5,461 Region Association: None |
You can do one side at a time, no problem.
Disconnect the ball joint from the strut, disconnect the swaybar (if you car has it), take the end cap off the front of the A-Arm, take the 2 bolts off the front bracket (13mm, I think), the one bolt off the rear bracket (16mm or so), and the A-arm can be pulled forward and off. |
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| rhodyguy |
May 28 2006, 02:55 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
disconnect the ball joint from the control arm, not the strut. the torsion bar adjuster must be removed also. spray all the fasteners down with penetrant before you start and give it some time to work.
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| bodyman |
May 29 2006, 03:00 PM
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Michael Beall Group: Members Posts: 63 Joined: 25-April 06 From: Sand Springs, Oklahoma Member No.: 5,926 |
I am going to get started in the morning, Wish me luck...any Tips on the rear trailing arm removal?
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| So.Cal.914 |
May 29 2006, 04:46 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
Disconnect the shock. Trailing arm pivot, remove both nuts. (one on each side)
On the outside pivot this will unbolt, although it can be a real fucher. You might want to use liquid wrench or your favorite and soak those bolts overnight. You may also need heat, I use map gas. Remove them slowly you don't want to break them off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) |
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