 How to replace control arm? |
 Oct 31, 2012 - 12:53 PM
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I need to replace or fix a control arm. The bolt parallel to the floor is loose, it's not tightening or lossenin enought to pull out
It's just free in there. Need help To me it seems like there's a nut holding the bolt from behind, but the problem is I can't see or reach back there. Is there some trick or something I'm missing? -------------------- For Sale:OEM tail lights - make offer
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Oct 31, 2012 - 2:15 PM
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Sounds like you have EXACTLY the same problem I had... I had to make frantic phone calls to figure it out. You better get a torch out or a big drill bit.
There's a nut welded inside the subframe. When I tried removing that bolt, the welds on the nut broke loose. I had to cut a very ugly hole in my subframe and put an end wrench and half a can of PB Blaster on the nut to get the bolt out. I replaced the OEM nut and bolt completely, but forgot to make a plate and get the hole covered back up... Still need to do that. 
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Malhar95 How to replace control arm? Oct 31, 2012 - 12:53 PM
nsxtypeR Definatly a loose nut inside the frame. Had that t... Oct 31, 2012 - 4:53 PM Malhar95 How can I cut it? I don't have any special too... Oct 31, 2012 - 6:29 PM bmj67 use a hole saw and a drill it will make a clean ho... Oct 31, 2012 - 10:07 PM
Malhar95 QUOTE (bmj67 @ Oct 31, 2012 - 10:07 ... Oct 31, 2012 - 10:27 PM nsxtypeR I would weld the nut for sure. You dont want to op... Nov 1, 2012 - 1:25 AM Malhar95 QUOTE (nsxtypeR @ Nov 1, 2012 - 2:25... Nov 1, 2012 - 1:51 AM Syaoran You could try your luck with an impact gun. You ca... Nov 5, 2012 - 9:03 PM Malhar95 QUOTE (Syaoran @ Nov 5, 2012 - 10:03... Nov 6, 2012 - 10:20 PM Syaoran QUOTE (Malhar95 @ Nov 6, 2012 - 11:2... Nov 8, 2012 - 5:26 PM jordisonjr Had the same issue on mine too. Nov 7, 2012 - 2:18 PM nsxtypeR Replacing the subframe is maybe the easiest way bu... Nov 8, 2012 - 4:06 PM |
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