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Originally posted by gidpor
Hi,
Looking at your photos (I always love to see these photos - Just like Kodak says ), I gotta bring this thread back to the top here with a couple of questions .
After disscussing the removal of the Ball Joints,you posted photos of the Bearing Bracket on the ground, off the car.
As I am about to go down that road I am really curious about that stage off your front end rebuild .
From the first photo it does not seem as if you supported the lower control arm or spring before removing the bearing bracket.
Was there no need to do that ? Or are these photos just missing from the post ? Did you also replace the lower control arm bushings at the same time ? would you tell us more about that.
Thanks IA
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Yes, I did not support the lower control arm with a stand. When the car is on the lift at the garage, the suspension is held in place by the shock. There is a U shaped bracket under the upper control arm though.
If you replace the upper control arm, the bolt will be a PITA to get out and back in. I put it back in from front to rear. Another person will help for this. The roll bar bushings will also cause an alignment problem for the bolt. I reused my old ones. The drivers side is blocked by the brake lines and master cylinder.
I am not going to replace the lower control arm bushing, yet. The spring must be removed and it's an expensive job at the dealer. I can see why they charge so much. It's a tough job.
If you are going to replace the spindle ball joint, you need to pop the upper joint first to allow more room for the lower joint. Use the larger puller and you will have no problems. Find a service center to replace the ball joint for you. I speak from experience when I report the loaner tools or Harbor Freight tool will not work.
I'll take some more pics in the morning if you all want me to.