Lower Control Arm Bolt Replacement
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Lower Control Arm Bolt Replacement
I have to replace one of the lower control arm bolts, the ones with the eccentric washer.
My question is, can this be done on jack stands, or do I need the remove the leaf spring because of tension ??
Fred
My question is, can this be done on jack stands, or do I need the remove the leaf spring because of tension ??
Fred
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I have not fully removed one of those bolts but you could relieve the spring tension by placing your jack under the spring after the car is on jackstands. Just lift the spring a little bit until it is no longer against the arm.
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Good idea, I was wondering how much tension there was, if I could get the new bolt in once the old was out.
Placing a jack under the spring sounds like a good idea, I wonder why I haven't thought about it
Fred
Placing a jack under the spring sounds like a good idea, I wonder why I haven't thought about it
Fred
