![]() ![]() Can I replace the control arm myself?įront control arm removal requires a number of sockets and a ratchet, jack and jack stands, penetrating oil, hammer, and a torque wrench for reinstallation. The front control arms themselves get bent over time, from accidents or possibly a tow job gone bad. Since you will need to remove the control arm to replace a ball joint or the bushings, most choose to replace the entire control arm. Replacing a ball joint, may require specialty tools to press the ball joint to the control arm. It is possible to replace the ball joint or the bushings themselves but this can be difficult. This is the common reason front control arms are replacement because both of these scenarios cause excessive tire wear, popping, or creaking in the suspension system, extra play in the steering system, poses serious safety concern for you and those around you. Front control arms wear out where the ball joints attach, and the bushings attached to the other end of the control arms also wear out or become loose. The front control arms, like all control arms, subjected to day to day abuse whether in an off-road terrain environment, or bad road conditions on your daily commute. How do I know my control arm needs to be replaced? ![]()
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