Replacing Lower Control Arms on S60 T5
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Replacing Lower Control Arms on S60 T5
My S60 T5 needs new bushings on the lower control arms. I can probably save a little cash if I just had new bushings pressed into the control arms, however since down time is valuable to me I am purchasing OEM control arms with new bushings already pushed in.
I have 110K Miles. Anything a given to replace. Struts are okay for another 40K but I was planning on buying ball joints to be safe.
Any recommendations, special tools or any notable experience that you may have encountered are all welcomed. I plan on buying a repair manual on CD. Any recommendations for that will be appreciated as well.
Don
I have 110K Miles. Anything a given to replace. Struts are okay for another 40K but I was planning on buying ball joints to be safe.
Any recommendations, special tools or any notable experience that you may have encountered are all welcomed. I plan on buying a repair manual on CD. Any recommendations for that will be appreciated as well.
Don
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Photos posted in my gallery
I had a heck of a time with installing the ball joint and so only did one side last weekend. See pictures in my gallery.
I am asking specific questions via pm and will find a way to post the communication when I am done. I am looking for the easiest way to mount the ball joint without killing me and without having to remove the wheel spindle and hub.
Thanks for your interest.
Don
I am asking specific questions via pm and will find a way to post the communication when I am done. I am looking for the easiest way to mount the ball joint without killing me and without having to remove the wheel spindle and hub.
Thanks for your interest.
Don
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I have replaced the lower control arms, tire rod ends, upperspringseat mounts as well as gotten an alignment, my car rides straight, but wobbles at low speeds when driving between 0-25. When the car is accelerated itdoesnt seem to do this, also I have terrible noise coming from the front end when I turn right, I also had both cv axles replaced!
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