Are there rear control arms?
The rear control arm connects to the frame by a control arm shaft and or bushing. The arm spans out to the spindle or knuckle support and is connected with a ball joint or a pin and bushing. For many car or truck suspensions, the rear control arm works in unison with the lower control arm.
When do you need to replace upper strut mounts?
If the vehicle is more than a few years old, we typically recommend replacing the factory upper strut mounts with new factory-spec units and here’s why… It’s not hard to understand why an automotive bushing would need to be replaced. Simply put, it wears out! The bushing is the buffer between shock/spring and body of the vehicle.
What’s the best way to replace a steering knuckle?
The goal is to try to guide it through the hole in the upper half of the steering knuckle.
Can you install new suspension with old bushing?
When installing new suspension with old bushings, you run the risk of not getting the full performance and comfort potential of that suspension when not replacing this bushing. This can often make the suspension spongey in feel and performance and not how the original manufacturer designed the vehicle to handle and perform.
How do you replace ball joint on McPherson strut?
Leave the castellated nut in place, just a few turns in to keep it in a safe place. If you’re working on a McPherson strut suspension remove the “pinch bolt” that clamps the ball joint stud. Pop loose the ball joint.
How do you adjust the arms on a jeep?
Arms can be adjusted on the Jeep by removing the tension on the axle simply by lifting the weight off of it with a jack. Please note this is simply a guide to installing a control arm on your vehicle.
What’s the best way to replace rear struts?
Step 1: Park your vehicle on a level, hard, and flat surface. Ensure that your vehicle is in a space that is level, hard, and flat so the job goes smoothly. Step 2: Open the hood. Open the hood of the car to provide greater access. Note: If you are doing the rear struts you need to locate where they mount to the body.
How do you replace bushing on a control arm?
You’ll need to remove the rubber before you can install the new bushing. Use a socket that fits into the bushing, and push the rubber out. If the rubber is stuck, try separating it from the sides of the control arm using a flathead screwdriver. Helpful? Place the new bushing in the control arm.
Can a car be set with upper control arms?
To set the camber properly with adjustable upper control arms, the vehicle needs to get an alignment by somebody that really understands what is going on. Some vehicles don’t come with adjustable camber ability from the factory, so when a car like this arrives at an alignment shop and needs the camber corrected, panic can sometimes ensue.