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e 36 control arm bushing
Hi
I am at a loss. I replaced both front control arms and had a tool made to press the control arm bushing in to the housing(being careful to align the marks. I went to the dealer today to buy the special lube part # 81 22 9 407 284 and was informed this has been discontinued with no new part #. How do I get the bushings on the control arm, and on the ground in 30 min. The control arms are installed on the car. Thank you Mike |
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12-10-2003, 04:31 PM
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Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Use dishwasher soap and water, I did and had no problems pushing the mounts on
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12-10-2003, 04:33 PM
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Thank you
That will "lock the bushing on "? |
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12-10-2003, 04:35 PM
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You dont need to lock the bushing on. As long as it is in the relative position to the metal mount, it should be fine.
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12-10-2003, 04:36 PM
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How does that bushing affect the wheel? I guess why is it there?
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12-10-2003, 04:48 PM
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Hey that worked !
Do I need am alignment? The manual said to measure the distance from the edge of the bushing to the edge of the control arm. I did this and set them however they seem to have center them selves. Is thios a problem? Thanks Mike |
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