Sit the endlink bracket into the control arm and loosely thread on the nut.

The arm uses ball joints to connect to the knuckle and the subframe.

Feb 03, Is it possible to remove control arm bushings without a press? Find out how we do it in the Budget Build Garage. We'll show you 2 easy (and cheap) ways to re. Nov 24, Control Arm Bushing Replacement. This video will show you how to easily replace Upper Control Arm bushings (press the old ones out and press the new ones in. Jun 20, I have been using a ball joint press to remove the bushings.

It just seems easier to setup than the press, and the ball joint press has a bunch of adaptors with it. It is the OTC kit, but the down side is it costs more than the Hydraulic press. If getting a press, get the Jan 26, Remove the bushing with a hydraulic press.

This is the easiest way to remove the bushing. Place the bushing part of the arm into the hydraulic press and activate the press. Listen closely, as there will be a popping noise as the bushing moves, and the arm will become loose when the bushing 83%(22). Now remove the control arm from the car. Steps 1 Removal of the front OEM rubber bushing can be done with a Shop Press with Most brand bushings.

If a Press is not available or the bushing cannot be pressed, using a vice (if you do not have a vice, secure the control arm to an object such as table or platform) Clamp the control arm so that. Aug 01, 2. Remove the rear bushing bracket by using a breaker bar or impact gun and 17mm socket. 3. Press the RUBBER section of the bushing out using a socket and extension (or anything you find suitable).

It took a long time to find an arrangement that worked so that I could actually fit the control arm in the press. Feb 26, Some of you may have seen my previous thread about my driver's side front control arm bushing.

I was able to remove it with an air chisel with the arm in the car. I rented a ball joint press to install it, but the shaft is off centered so the bushing will not go in. I tried lifting the lower. Apr 23, I just replaced the rear control arm bushing in my 78 El Camino.

I used a air hammer/chisels to remove them and a big hammer to install them. I have heard of a few people using a lower ball joint press tool to remove them.

It takes a while for bushings to get this bad, and if they are, you probably need to replace more than just the bushings.

You could find a shop/garage in your area with a press and see if they will press them in and out. Doug.