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Ive got both nuts of each end of this "threaded rod?" it is the last thing holding on the control arm.. not sure how to get it off , doesn't seem to be able to hammer through.. anyone know what needs to be done here?
Im stuck , took 15 mintues to get everthing apart been staring at this one nut/bolt thing for 3 hours.. :/ any help is appreciated.
That bolt/rod is seized in the metal centre of the bushing which is still attached to the rubber, sometimes a hammer even with penetrating fluid isn't enough.
I always use an air hammer on these and if that doesn't work I bring out the torch.
It might be a good idea to slightly apply some moderate hydraulic jack pressure to that arm in order to release tension from the bolt. Then you should be able to hit that bolt out a bit more easily.
Don't upset the balance of your main jacks that are holding up the car. You just want to release tension on the arm... if there is any.
Gerf's suggestion for the air hammer might be good as a last resort. Some suspension bolts are very stubborn and tough after being in their position for many years.
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Although looking at your picture, OP, I'm wondering if there isn't another nut in the middle which is preventing your removal of the bolt? I don't recall that being an issue when I last took my front lower control arms out but seeing wrench grip points made me think of this... just to double check.
IF that is the case then you'd want to use a socket wrench to crank the bolt end loose from those intermediate nut threads. Hammering might damage something.
I haven't done a front LCA replacement for over 11 years so I apologize for not being able to be sure if my above hypothesis holds water or not.
Like what what’s said above!! You need to take off that bar behind the bolt. There is a nut on that thing then remove the bar. There are two 14mm on the other side of that bar that connect to the subframe.
Lower Front control arm Bolt??
