What is the method for replacing the lower control arm bushing?
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Automotive lower control arm bushing replacement tutorial: 1. Lift the vehicle, remove the triangular arm bushing, then detach both ends of the triangular arm. Select two metal sleeves of corresponding sizes to install the new bushings (larger ones are left/right specific with L/R markings). 2. Proceed with disassembly by removing screws. The detached bushing should fall off with gentle hand pressure - indicating quality issues that may cause drumming noises, wheel play, accelerated stabilizer link wear, and subsequent damage to sway bars and shock absorbers, resulting in severe bumpiness on rough roads. 3. Apply dish soap (as lubricant) or compatible grease (non-corrosive to rubber, never use engine oil) to new bushings for installation. Note: Most manufacturers only supply complete lower control arm assemblies rather than individual bushings, making standalone bushing replacement generally impossible. About lower control arms: 1. As mechanical tools, they utilize multi-link configurations to automatically adjust camber, toe angles, and provide rear wheels with steering angles during suspension compression. 2. Their design principle involves constrained angle engineering at movement points, enabling active wheel alignment adjustment during suspension compression with exceptional customization freedom for vehicle-specific tuning. Thus multi-link suspensions maximize tire grip to enhance handling limits.