Control arm bushings

[6pts]

I am replaceing the control arm bushings on 1984 944. Is there some alignment proceedure for the rotational orientation when they get pressed in?

Ted Driggs
Charlotte, NC

[Ritzblitz]

No, they are circular so just press them in. However, put them in the same way as the factory did. One side should have dimples on them.

[Rasta Monsta]

That's the fronts. . .the rears need to be aligned so they aren't twisted when the car is sitting at normal ride height.

[callmethewander]

these are also sometimes referred to as caster blocks, right? mine need replacing also, on a '91 S2, how do you align them, do i need an alignment after replaement? thx

[flash968]

if you replace your castor blocks, yes you need an alignment - the castor adjustment is what determines which way the car pulls, how quickly the steering wheel returns to center, and how stable the car is at high speed

no, you cannot successfully "mark, and replace" them

a full alignment, complete with ride height set, is something that should be done to every car every 2 years minimum - you would be amazed at how much of a difference it makes in how the car drives

make sure the shop you go to has the correct tools, including the thin wrenches and the eccentric tool

[Bamf3000]

Sorry to bring back an old thread. Which side do the dimples go on when pressing them in? I am backdating, so I have no reference to go off of from an old set.

[AA_Ezra]

Did you buy the bushings already? If not then get the prothane bushings they cost half the price but they do make the ride harder. if you got the stock bushings read my old thread even shows how to put them on when you reference the pictures. all you need is a vice that opens up wide enough and a socket to push the front bushings in

Front suspention rebuild

[Bamf3000]

I already purchased them. I have stock for the front and welt's for the rear of front.

I see your picture of you asking if it should go in with the lip side first. Is that the correct way? or is it suppose to be with nipple side in first?

Thanks!

[AA_Ezra]

I has the lip side inserted first, its thinner and if you dont push it in all the way the bushings pops back out. so it made sense to me that the lip would lock it in place. which it did and it seated perfectly.

[Arizona_928]

press it in where the lip is at, or your going to get the bushing stuck. I used some wheel grease as lube, and vise. Once it starts going in straight, you got it. also the bushing will pop out until it's fully seated.