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Old 09-12-2006, 12:54 PM
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1999 E320 lower control arm w/out spring compressor

Can the lower control arm be removed without compressing the coil spring.

If not can i simply keep the springs partly compressed with the Autozone rental tool spring strut compressor (but leave the sping in place) while removing the control arm?

I need to change the control arm bushings.

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Old 09-12-2006, 10:17 PM
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has anyone removed the front lower control arms with coil spring in the car?
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Removing the lower control arm to have the bushings pressed out and new ones pressed in at a local shop is easy. I lowered the arm with a floor jack once all the bolt/nuts below mentioned were disconected. The spring is then easily is removed in a uncompressed state. The spring sits nicely in its perch as you hinge out the lower arm with the floor jack. Just disconnect the lower shock fastner, stabiliser link (need a torx bit), upper control arm ball joint, and lower ball joint. Once the spring is out you just unbolt the two 22mm nut/bolts where the control arm is affixed to the frame. Becareful, I guess you could hurt yourself if you don't think or have limited experience. I doubt any experienced tech would hook up a spring compressor to remove the front coil spring but maybe I'm wrong

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