Can I replace a control arm myself?
Can I replace a control arm myself?
Can I replace the control arm myself? Replacement of a control arm is generally an intermediate DIY repair. On some vehicles, the control arms come with the bushings already installed. On other vehicles, the bushings need to be pressed into their housings on the control arm before installation into the vehicle.
How much is the labor to replace a control arm?
The control arm should be repaired or replaced as soon as there’s any sign of damage, and control arm replacements costs are typically $117 – $306 for the majority of vehicles. The part itself will normally cost between $42 – $103, with labor time usually an hour or two.
Can I drive with a damaged control arm?
How long can I drive with the damaged control arm? With the damaged or worn-out control arm, you can drive your vehicle for a week or less but it should be repaired as soon as you detect the problem through the methods given above before the suspension gets broken.
How to remove ball joint from Mercedes control arm?
Mercedes-Benz improved the design over the years allowing the upper ball joint to be easily removed from the control arm by removing three bolts. If you have the control arm that has the upper ball joint fastened with three bolts as shown in the image below, then you can remove just one part.
How to remove and install front lower control arm?
When you reinstall this bolt make sure to tighten it to 165 Nm. Remove the bolts that attaches the control arm to the subframe / front axle carrier.
How do you reinstall a steering wheel control arm?
When you reinstall this bolt make sure to tighten it to 165 Nm. Remove the bolts that attaches the control arm to the subframe / front axle carrier. You will need to counter hold the bolt in the back using E (female) Torx socket. Now the control arm should be able to move down. Next you need to remove it from the steering knuckle.
What should I do if my upper control arm is defective?
Grab the tire at the top and bottom (12 and 6 o’clock) and try to move the tire. If you hear noise or notice movement it is likely that the upper ball joint or bushings are defective. Note that a bad wheel bearing or lower control arm bushings can allow the tire to move when it shoudn’t.