FRONT UPPER ARM BUSHING
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FRONT UPPER ARM BUSHING
Hi Guys, need help , iam trying to change the front upper arm bushing,the one close to the rotor, can i do it with out taking of the spring or whats the best way, my car is on jacks waiting. Thanks in advance. Ed.
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The upper arm has a pair of replaceable bushings where it bolts to the body.
Those are removed with a small press.
Out near the rotor, there is an upper ball joint w/rubber boot.
Do you mean the ball joint?
A picture could help.
Those are removed with a small press.
Out near the rotor, there is an upper ball joint w/rubber boot.
Do you mean the ball joint?
A picture could help.
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If he's replacing the ball joint with Carl's ball joint rebuilding kit, it can be done with the A-Arm in the car. Replacing the bushings on the pivot arm does require the arm to be removed.
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I rebuilt the upper ball joint using Carl's kit, it if for 78-86 model years. Here is link to the instructions he includes with the kit - ftp://928m:928m@12.234.229.133/insta...ointrepair.pdf
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upper arm ball joints
Hi Landser, yes i did use the boots from carl the only problem i had was with instaling the wavy springs that holds the boot to the arm. by the way Landser, do youk now what the torque is to tightin the bolt. Thanks Ed.
