Is there any procedure for checking control arm bushings? Or any telltale signs that they need...
09-21-2004, 09:50 AM
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Is there any procedure for checking control arm bushings? Or any telltale signs that they need...
...replacement? Are they a matter of don't fix 'em till they're broke? Car has 130k on it, and I have no indication if they've ever been replaced or not.
Search didn't really yield any way of checking them, just people who've had problems with them after major suspension work and/or lowering their cars.
Thanks!
Search didn't really yield any way of checking them, just people who've had problems with them after major suspension work and/or lowering their cars.
Thanks!
09-21-2004, 10:10 AM
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Use a pry bar between the control at the bushing and the frame.
If the bushings are bad they will move a whole lot. If they are good they move only a bit. Test all of them and if you replace them make sure you tighten the conrtol arm when the vehicle is on the ground.
Dave
1990 80
Dave
1990 80
09-21-2004, 10:38 AM
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do this - control arm test video
does she feel a bit loose?
<ul><li><a href="http://www.alr7al.net/matrix/mqa63/HG5/al-mustshar/1.wmv">how to check control arm bushings - works with any car</a></li></ul>
<ul><li><a href="http://www.alr7al.net/matrix/mqa63/HG5/al-mustshar/1.wmv">how to check control arm bushings - works with any car</a></li></ul>
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