Control arm/ A arm components
04-04-2005, 12:59 PM
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Control arm/ A arm components
Hi does anyone have a diagram of all the compnents for the front a arm?
Like what all needs to be replaced - the ball joint, the control arm, bushings and caster mounts front and back??
WHat should I look for in terms of wear/bad ball joints and arms
I am getting a slight vibration on the left side and my DE instructor said it was probably the wheel bearing.
Pictures would be helpful also
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Like what all needs to be replaced - the ball joint, the control arm, bushings and caster mounts front and back??
WHat should I look for in terms of wear/bad ball joints and arms
I am getting a slight vibration on the left side and my DE instructor said it was probably the wheel bearing.
Pictures would be helpful also
Thank You
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04-04-2005, 02:25 PM
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This is what the insides of the ball joint looks like. The best way to check for bad ball joints is to remove the pin from the spindle and check it by hand. To do this remove the wheel then take out the pinch bolt that holds the ball joint pin to the spindle. Spread the pinch with a flat screwdriver and slide the ball joint pin out the bottom. Push the loose strut/spindle out of the way and feel the joint. If it feels loose then its time for a rebuild. Check the link in my sig for a good selection of rebuild kits.
