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how to replace lower control arm up front???

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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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hi,,,i'm need some help to replace lower control arm in the front, the one that the bushing toward to the rear into the body..i was take it to my mechanic and he can't figure out how to take them out...that really suck...please give me some hint..thank you
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 03:53 AM
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Drop the sub-frame.

That's what I had to do....
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by atl4love
hi,,,i'm need some help to replace lower control arm in the front, the one that the bushing toward to the rear into the body..i was take it to my mechanic and he can't figure out how to take them out...that really suck...please give me some hint..thank you
Can you post a picture ? If its the radius arm that im thinking of, I just used a ratcheting box end wrench.
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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These are also known as caster arms and you have to drop the whole sub-frame to change them..If you do change these you should also replace the frame bushing because they are liquid filled and really make your cars ride feel smooth..
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