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Originally Posted by dannym
There's a couple of parts missing from your list. Add
Rear track rod bushing/bearing
and steering related components:
tie rods
center link
steering damper
Idler arm bushing
Ball joint replacement can be found here:
http://www.diymbrepair.com/FrontSuspension/
You can also find a lot of info in the on line shop manuals and the archives.
Why do you have to totally remove the spring? I took it out then had a bear of a time putting it back in. When I realized I could have just compressed it and left it in there.
What kind of spring compressor do you have?
As far as tools Autozone's ball joint pres works fine for free. And there are spring compressors available in the tool rental program.
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Thanks for the suggstions. I've already replaced the damper and idler arm bushings. The track rod bearings seem to be tight. The steering also seems fine, but if an alignment shop has an issue with tie rod ends, they can be replaced then.
I
assumed the springs had to be removed. You seem to be suggesting the control arms can be removed after just compressing the springs? My spring compressor is two threaded rods each with claws that fit on the outside of the spring-- very difficult to fit into the coils, but it can be done. I just can't compress the spring enough to completely lift it off the lower seat -- comes off most of the way, but the back is still contacting it..
I am unfamiliar with AZ's ball joint press. Does it remove ball joints from the control arm or just install them?