Do You Need to Replace the Control Arm When the Control Arm Bushing is Worn Out?

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Do You Need to Replace the Control Arm When the Control Arm Bushing is Worn Out. Lift the vehicle: Remove the control arm bushing, then remove both ends of the control arm. Select two corresponding size metal sleeves and install the purchased bushing. The larger ones are left and right specific, marked with (L or R). Remove the old control arm: Then proceed with disassembly to remove the screws. This is the removed bushing, which falls off with a gentle pull, indicating quality issues. It may cause drumming sounds, front and rear tire play, accelerate the wear of the small tie rod, and thus affect the stabilizer bar and shock absorber. Install the new control arm: Apply dish soap to the new control arm bushing for lubrication to facilitate installation. Other lubricants that do not corrode rubber can also be used, but engine oil should not be used.