How are the control arms attached to the subframe?
The inner side of the arm is attached to the subframe or body via rubber bushings to dampen road noise and vibration. The bushings provide pivot points, allowing the control arm to swing up and down as the vehicle drives over bumps.
How to replace the front control arm bushing?
Replace the front control arm bushing without removing the subframe This article provided the final piece of the puzzle, with the idea of using… Safe work is paramount in this endeavor, Severe injury or Death can happen! If you’re not sure – don’t do it!!!!
When do the control arms need to be replaced?
Another reason to replace a control arm is when it has been damaged or bent after hitting a pothole or curb. The choice of whether to replace only a ball joint or bushings or the entire control arm often depends on the price, the overall condition of the arm and part availability. What is more cost-effective?
How does the control arm work on a car?
The bushings provide pivot points, allowing the control arm to swing up and down as the vehicle drives over bumps. The outer end of the control arm connects through a ball joint to the steering knuckle, the part that carries the front wheel. A stabilizer (sway) bar connected to both lower control arms or struts keeps the car stable in turns.
How do you replace the front control arm?
Reverse the above sequence and reinstall. If you do not have easy access to a press, I would suggest purchasing the PSRS Bushings pressed into the carrier/wishbone bracket. The PSRS bushing can be installed on the control arm without pressing (a nice advantage over poly bushing which may need to be pressed on the control arm).
How to replace the front control arm on a Miniac?
Perhaps the MINIac pros can point out any defects in this method of installing control arm bushings on the MINI. Reverse the above sequence and reinstall. If you do not have easy access to a press, I would suggest purchasing the PSRS Bushings pressed into the carrier/wishbone bracket.
What to do if your Chevy Camaro has a bent control arm?
The least expensive problem is severely deteriorated body bushings and body-to-frame alignment, which can be fixed by replacing the bushings and re-aligning the frame to the body. A bent control arm can be difficult to recognize without the arm off the car and sitting right next to another good arm on your workbench.
Where is the bushing on a BMW control arm?
At the rear of the arm is a stud that passes through a separate bushing that mounts to the chassis. This bushing can be changed separately to the control arm if needed.