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Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement I have searched & read quite a few LCA Replacement articles. Couldn't find exactly what I need. I want to replace the damaged (with age) Front
LCA Bushings on my 2002 Civic LX (4 Dr). I have watched few videos & read articles where people were using some special tools to get the old one out & the new one in place. Can I do this at home ? Do I need any special tools ? pleasure spiked with pain iTrader: (7)
Re: Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement Beat way to remove them is with a press. If you don't have one just go to a local shop and ask them to press the old bushings out for you and press the new ones in. They shouldn't charge you full labor cost just like $10 or $20. Tools neeeed are basic besides a pitman toolnwhich you can rent from parts store. Read this DIY, very helpful. You can follow the DIY and make your own bushings or just get new ones pressed in. https://www.civicforums.com/forums/1...ushings-2.html Registered!! Thread Starter
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Re: Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement Quote: Originally Posted by GolNat Beat way to remove them is with a press. If you don't have one just go to a local shop and ask them to press the old bushings out for you and press the new ones in. They shouldn't charge you full labor cost just like $10 or $20. Tools neeeed are basic besides a pitman toolnwhich you can rent from parts store. Read this DIY, very helpful. You can follow the DIY and make your own bushings or just get new ones pressed in. https://www.civicforums.com/forums/1...ushings-2.html Little confused... Can I manage these with the help of a pitman tool (to pull the bushing out & LCA from the ball joint) ? or do I still have to go to a shop to get the bushing out ?
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Re: Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement You might be able to use the pitman tool to remove the bushings but you will have to modify it to fit. The pitman tool is for getting the ball joint out of the LCA. A jaw puller like this May work if you were able to cover the whole bushing with the center.
If not then a shop press is what you will need. Possibly you could get a ball joint remover to work:
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Re: Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement Only way I've gotten them out without a press is by the use of cold chisels, a heavy hammer, an angle grinder, brute force, and a few hours of pounding. Then again, I only have an electric impact gun, not pneumatic. The rubber in the bushings and the shape (at least for the rear bushing) makes it virtually impossible to use a puller pleasure spiked with pain iTrader: (7)
Re: Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement Yea, it's pretty much worth it to just pay a shop $10-$20 to press them out and press in the new ones. The rear can be done using a piece of all-thread (the ones on the hub). http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...sion/17359.pdf Registered!! Thread Starter
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Re: Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement Thanks all... Bought a pitman tool & have some basic tools to get this job done... will take the LCA to a mechanic to get it pressed out/in... Hope things go smooth... by the way, I bought this... wasn't sure of the size I would need... did anyone bought these tools from advance auto ? Can u send me the link or the part # if u can... my car is in the garage in NJ & i'm in PA... so I cudn't check these things myself... sorry for any inconvenience I cause... Registered!!
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Re: Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement Prepare to say dirty words. Getting the LCA out isn't terrible, but dealing with the bushings is a major pita. Don't worry about the rear one if its ok. The movement is in the wrong direction to wear much on it. The front pancake bushing is bolted the opposite direction from it's pivot and it HAS to flex the bushing itself. Have it pressed. For ride quietness go with the rubber like stock, for longevity and crispness go urethane. HEED THIS ADVICE, drill them for grease fittings while they are out if you go urethane. I didn't went urethane, drive was improved, but the noise was unbearable and had to do it on the car, sucked sucked sucked. Oh yeah did I mention it sucked? Now that they are quiet I love em though. pleasure spiked with pain iTrader: (7)
Re: Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement @ Johndeerebones: Do you have pics of the fittings you added? I wanted to do this to mine also, I would go crazy if they squeaked all the time! @ OP: I rented the tool from Autozone. I remember it being smaller then the one you bought. That one should work for the LCA but possibly not for the tie rod end. Registered!! Thread Starter
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Re: Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement Quote: Originally Posted by GolNat @ Johndeerebones: Do you have pics of the fittings you added? I wanted to do this to mine also, I would go crazy if they squeaked all the time! @ OP: I rented the tool from Autozone. I remember it being smaller then the one you bought. That one should work for the LCA but possibly not for the tie rod end. alright people... a new question... (sorry for asking too many...) are these any good ? pleasure spiked with pain iTrader: (7)
Re: Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement Yes Moog is a good company, I'm just partial to OE so I would rather keep my OE arms and just replace the bushings with OE or ES. Will just cost a little extra to replace the arms but it will be much easier. PITA Admin Administrator iTrader: (1)
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Re: Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement and then replace bushings at your leisure on the arms and keep them on the shelf for the next time Registered!! Thread Starter
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Re: Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement Yes the whole arms are way easier. The sway bar end links are a pain at times, but other than that the tie rod and lower ball joint are the biggest obstacles. I don't have pictures and it is snowing and 15* here, so I would take them but it is cold. Just put the in toward the out of the arm and you can get to them fine. Registered!! Thread Starter
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Re: Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement So... Finally, i got the job done... replaced Control Arms (, rear brake shoe, drum & brake fluid flush). Thought i can manage somehow, but failed at the very beginning But.. thanks for all the time & input from the fellow Civicans ! pleasure spiked with pain iTrader: (7)
Re: Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Replacement Haha, Civicans. Thread Thread Starter Honda Civic Forum Last Post Dorval Andre General 7th Gen 28 07-21-2022 06:53 PM GolNat Archive - Parts for Sale 10 09-10-2015 09:25 PM Dorval Andre Mechanical Problems/Vehicle Issues and Fix-it Forum 5 05-01-2015 10:37 AM bsmiley 7th Generation Civic 2001 - 2005 3 04-27-2015 02:27 PM Thees1 Mechanical Problems/Vehicle Issues and Fix-it Forum 1 04-14-2015 09:23 AM 2001, 2002, arm, bushing, civic, control, front, honda, lca, lower, needed, press, removal, replace, replacement, tools Can I just replace bushing on control arm?Some bushings can be difficult to replace and may need specialized tools. In this case, it can be more economical to replace the entire component rather than just the bushing. For example, some control arm bushings cannot be replaced separately, so the control arm will have to be replaced entirely.
How much does it cost to replace bushings in control arm?The Average Cost to Replace a Control Arm Bushing Is $242-$299, Depending on if You Go to the Mechanic or DIY. This price range is based on national averages for all vehicles and does not factor in taxes, fees, or your particular make and model.
How do I know if my lower arm bushings are damaged?There are many signs of a failing ball joint or control arm bushings including: Clicking, popping, or snapping sound when the wheel is turned. Eventually, the clicking and popping can turn into a squeaking sound at the end of a stop, when the gas pedal is used, and/or when turning the steering wheel.
How do you remove control arm bushings without a press?Use a metal tool to push the bushing out.
You can push the rubber out of the bushing while it is still hot by using a metal tool to press on the bushing.
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