Lower Control arm bolt removal

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

May 25, 2023 | 04:43 PM

derreckla

Thread Starter

Advanced

Joined: Feb 2018

Posts: 526

Likes: 42

From: california

Lower Control arm bolt removal

Why would they do this? when it could be put in the other way with the nut on here. How do you get this out with the steering thing in the way?

May 25, 2023 | 05:42 PM

Anfanger

Pole Position

Joined: Aug 2020

Posts: 2,859

Likes: 1,004

From: NH

You have, at least, two ways. First, remove the inner tie rod and then remove the bolt. Second, cut the head of the bold and replace it.

May 25, 2023 | 07:51 PM

yyymmm31

Intermediate

Joined: Sep 2017

Posts: 413

Likes: 257

From: California

Quote:

Originally Posted by derreckla

Why would they do this? when it could be put in the other way with the nut on here. How do you get this out with the steering thing in the way?

-----
It's been a while since I replaced my control arms. I remember that I had to turn the steering wheel fully to one side to remove this bolt. By turning the steering wheel fully to one side, there was just enough room to remove this bolt.
--------

May 25, 2023 | 07:53 PM

derreckla

Thread Starter

Advanced

Joined: Feb 2018

Posts: 526

Likes: 42

From: california

Thanks will try that in the morning...

Feb 15, 2024 | 09:51 AM

texas008

Instructor

Joined: Jan 2014

Posts: 778

Likes: 130

From: texas

I just replaced this lower forward control arm, with the LS460 on jack stands and wheels off ground, there is enough clearance for the bolt to come out.