grega311 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 The bushings are shot in my passenger side control arm and I was looking at replacing it. How hard is this repair? It looks like it might be a challenge to get a socket wrench on two of the bolt heads due to the engine and chassis getting in the way. Does anyone have any experience with replacing this part?Thanks,Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgc70 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 You will need a regular 17mm wrench for some of the bolts. you will also be reusing that bolt unless you lift the engine out of the subframe. it's not hard, just make sure you have all the tools you need before you start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACES70 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 +1, its not hard. Jack up that side of the car, take the wheel off. PB blaster the bolts for a bit, then have at it. Takes about 30 minutes for each side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64pvolvo1800 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 The bushings are shot in my passenger side control arm and I was looking at replacing it. How hard is this repair? It looks like it might be a challenge to get a socket wrench on two of the bolt heads due to the engine and chassis getting in the way. Does anyone have any experience with replacing this part?Thanks,GregMake sure you check the profile of how the control arm sits under normal "load", ( not jacked up). Before you tighten/torque the new one on you want to place the new one in the same "loaded" orientation. This will prevent the new bushings from destroying themselves quickly due to a preload failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACES70 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Make sure you check the profile of how the control arm sits under normal "load", ( not jacked up). Before you tighten/torque the new one on you want to place the new one in the same "loaded" orientation. This will prevent the new bushings from destroying themselves quickly due to a preload failure....+1 very important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscgc70 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Not at all important on a 4 bolt control arm. this is all preset and you really can't mess it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdimag Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 same deal for a c70?maybe i'll just do it myself - i was originally gonna have a friend do it... or maybe he can do 1 side and i'll do the other any other tips? i'm trying to do this ASAP but probably wont be for 2 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grega311 Posted February 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Thanks for the tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdimag Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 curious.. hows it gonna feel on my way to get an alignment afterwards?and is that accurate about it being all preset for the 4 bolt control arms? just got both sides in the mail yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACES70 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 curious.. hows it gonna feel on my way to get an alignment afterwards?and is that accurate about it being all preset for the 4 bolt control arms? just got both sides in the mail yesterday.You shouldnt need and alignment after installing these. Just dont mess with anything else while you are putting these in. At least i didnt get an alignment and my alignment is the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdimag Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 oh good to know.. my friend seriously urged getting one..although i am in need of one anyways, atleast i know it wont be any worse :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWinkey Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Make sure you check the profile of how the control arm sits under normal "load", ( not jacked up). Before you tighten/torque the new one on you want to place the new one in the same "loaded" orientation. This will prevent the new bushings from destroying themselves quickly due to a preload failure.Doesn't apply in this situation. A-arm is ready to roll. Use a block of wood on your floor jack before applying any pressure to the engine or trans. You can also loosen the subframe bolts and drop it down a bit. However that can be difficult for a home garage install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdimag Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 so how do i lift the engine? where should i put the jack?I can't get to 4 of the 8 total bolts because things inthe way - like the oil pan on one side..its sitting in the air right now... also, suggestion on how to pull the ball joint out of its socket... will be nice to know if i can get the other bolts off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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