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6th May 2021, 08:05 | #1 |
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Front lower control arm
I am about to replace the control arms. Is it possible without removing the rear bush? I have replaced the original bush with the powerflex system.
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6th May 2021, 08:14 | #2 |
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Personally I find it much easier taking it off with the bush - they're a real pain to separate sometimes (but may be easier on the Powerflex system).
If you need an arm without bush, we do now stock them although not listed on our site. They're Moog, too - so will last well.
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Look at the inner balljoint, projecting through the subframe. That has to be lifted out. How will you do that with the end of the arm retained in the bush? I've just removed my control arms. This is what's involved:
* This is easier said than done. Members have described using two combination spanners linked together but since the bolts were tightened to 150 Nm at the factory this is not my preferred solution. I followed MG Rover's advice and removed the anti-roll bar saddle clamp to enable me to use a hexagon socket on the bush bolts. This has the advantage that they can be refitted at the correct torque which is important for stressed suspension components. It's a horrible job John and not to be undertaken lightly. If you would like any further tips, let me know. Simon
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7th May 2021, 04:32 | #4 |
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My control arms and a couple of other bits are on the way from Mat and Scott at DMGR. Great service from these guys. Unfortunately postage to NZ is horrendous. Even so it still works out cheaper that trying to source parts here.
Thanks also to SD1 for his comments.
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John if you are fitting new lower arms to Powerflex bushes then test fit them off the car to ensure that the arm can slide fully into the bush. Thel last two arms I changed had to be filed down along the back part of the hexagon.
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