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08-30-2008, 10:15 AM

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control arm replacement

Help helpwill someone give me step by step instruction,tools needed on replaceing control arm assy. THANKS

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08-30-2008, 10:49 AM

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RE: control arm replacement

It is kind of a pain but you will need a 19MM socket 17MM wrench and maybe a 21MM and 18 or 19MM wrench.
The worse part is getting the balljoint back in the control arm when the arm is seated in the subframe.

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08-30-2008, 01:18 PM

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how too get frame back in ball joint

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08-30-2008, 02:27 PM

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RE: control arm replacement

You installed it to the subframe first correct?
Then you need to pull the arm down and install the balljoint. Yes it is alot harder than it sounds.

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08-30-2008, 05:18 PM

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RE: control arm replacement

Thank you for the advice I turn the wheel,jack up shock tower an finaly I made it happen after 4hour on the first one 1 hour on the second again thanks,you let me know that i had all the tools needed

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