The Control Arm

http://1992-Honda-Accord.autoboardz.com/Lower-control-arm-bolts-ftopict234853.html (Lower control arm bolts)
As far as the torque wrench goes, your local parts store may have free loaners. Or pick up a Craftsman on sale. Craftsman 25-250 lb/ft: mantismetalworks wrote:

http://1992-Honda-Accord.autoboardz.com/2004-Sienna-Low-control-arm-ftopict235946.html (2004 Sienna Low control arm)
My Sienna is about 4 years old and mileage is 64000 Kilometers. I was told by the dealership that the left control arm poped out. But I haven't noticed anything such as noise. 1) Do I have to repair it right away? 2) What is the danger with it if I don't replace it immediately? 3) Is this possible..
« "Left control arm poped out" is not very descriptive of the condition , but if the front lower control arm has somehow become disconnected from the strut, hub, or body, the answers to your questio.. »

http://1992-Honda-Accord.autoboardz.com/Control-Arm-Stabilizer-Bar-bushing-ftopict248226.html (Control Arm / Stabilizer Bar bushing)
Hi I have a 1987 Camry. Does the bushing, the one where that the Sway (stabilizer) bar goes through the control arm, require to be pressed in or out, or does it just sit loose after the 22mm nut is loosened? Thanks

http://1992-Honda-Accord.autoboardz.com/1999-Dodge-Stratus-lower-control-arm-ftopict225711.html (1999 Dodge Stratus - lower control arm)
Hi, I own a 1999 Dodge Stratus. One problem that I have with my car is that every 5 or 6 months, I have to replace the lower control arm. Has anyone else had to get this replaced so often as I? What seems to be the problem here I wonder? I trust the garage which I have it repaired. Another prob..
« you need to either find better parts or find another shop that will make repairs that are ligit!! For what reason are they telling you your control arms are bad? what is your complaint?? »
« there seems to be a scraping noise when you make turns, the control arm is rubbing against the rim. Have u had this problem before?? or repaired any?? »
« How can a control arm being hitting the rim? »
« your not getting bad parts you just have a bad car. my dad HAD a dodge stratus and had changed the tie rod ends 3 times and also the trouble your having with yours about 4 times. luckily the car was.. »

http://1992-Honda-Accord.autoboardz.com/Malibu-02-suspension-rattles-control-arm-bushings-ftopict249078.html (Malibu 02 suspension rattles - control arm bushings ?)
when I drive over a bumpy road surface, I can hear rattles and clunks from the front end of my Malibu LS 02, and after a quick inspection I believe the control arm vertical bushings needs to be replaced. The control arm don't seem too hard to remove, but I don't know if the vertical bushing will b..

http://1992-Honda-Accord.autoboardz.com/E36-Control-Arm-Assembly-Ball-Joint-Replacement-ftopict233760.html (E36 Control Arm Assembly / Ball Joint Replacement)
I am in the process of replacing my struts. When examining the suspension components, I did see any significant wear or failure indicators regarding my ball joints or lower control arm bushings. I am the second owner (car now has 100k). However, I realize the parts (i.e. ball joints, lower cont..
« (CORRECTION) I did see NOT any significant wear or failure »
« I replaced the complete arms on my E36 at 135k miles when one of the balljoints started showing a little wear. It's much easier than replacing the balljoints themselves. JB »
« It's not so much was there any significant wear as was there ANY wear? If you have a tool for pressing in/out the balljoints then it's just up to you which way you want to go but beleive that the.. »
« I replaced the complete control arms at 105,000 miles on my 1994 E36. Not significantly more expensive than replacing just the ball joint and I would say easier. »

http://1992-Honda-Accord.autoboardz.com/89-Subaru-GL-Lower-Control-Arm-Stuck-ftopict250718.html (89 Subaru GL Lower Control Arm Stuck!!!!!)
I am replacing the ball joint and have removed the castle nut but can not get the control arm free of the ball joint?? Any Suggestions??

http://1992-Honda-Accord.autoboardz.com/control-arm-bushing-removal-2000-neon-0L-ftopict225900.html (control arm bushing removal 2000 neon 2.0L)
I bought brand new 'control arm bushings' for my 2000 neon, but when I tried to put it on I realize it was not easy getting the bushing out the control arm. What do I need to remove the bushing from the control arm. Getting the control arm off the car was very easy but the bushing seemed to ..
« Normally there are special tools required to press them in and out. Any machine shop can do it for you. Glenn Beasley Chrysler Tech »

http://1992-Honda-Accord.autoboardz.com/1971-Alfa-Spider-1750-Front-upper-control-arm-locating-ftopict228304.html (1971 Alfa Spider 1750 - Front upper control arm locating w..)
Hi Folks, A while ago, I replaced the upper control arms on my '71 Alfa Spider 1750. The arm I replaced incorporates the upper ball joint, but also it has a bushing near the ball joint to connect with the other upper arm (the locating arm?) which secures things towards the front of the car. ....b..
« Hi Steve, Although I have not worked on the control arm in question, I looked up my old manual and the locating washer you describe I'm sure, is to keep the arm which adjusts the caster angle from .. »
« What exactly is this thing? Surely they cna be made up by some competent engineer? -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) .. »
« Thanks Dr. E and John,UK for your replies... Dr. E, I haven't actually started looking for these locating washers yet, but I think your message is saying that you've been looking for them for a whil.. »

http://1992-Honda-Accord.autoboardz.com/Front-lower-control-arm-front-anti-sway-bar-ftopict248267.html (Front lower control arm and front anti-sway bar)
Dear Expert, I have my 2001 Toyota Sienna's torn front lower control arm replaced back in November, 2007 by Toyota dealer. Since this month (July, 2008), I noticed a snapping sound. After having checked by Toyota dealer, I was told that it is caused by broken stub on front sawy bar. They will char..