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Old 03-29-2005, 09:13 PM
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Lower control arm loosen, what else will be broken?

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I just have a CV boot and an engine mount replaced, now it was found that the left lower arm control needs to be replaced. I don't want to pay $100 for the labor to replace the arm on my $1000 tradein value maxima even though I like it very much.

The transverse link is loosen from the gusset at the bolt(bushing?), it seems something missing and the arm has more space to move. Do I need to replace the whole arm or can I just replace the damaged part?
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Old 03-30-2005, 06:24 AM
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the arm has 2 bushings that can be replaced and a balljoint that can be replaced.
the arm itself is a solid piece of metal. nothing to replace on it except the whole thing.
now with pics we may be able to tell you that it's not the arm and it's a different piece.
BTW you can replace a control arm yourself within a couple of hours.
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Old 03-30-2005, 07:18 AM
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the arm has 2 bushings that can be replaced and a balljoint that can be replaced.
the arm itself is a solid piece of metal. nothing to replace on it except the whole thing.
now with pics we may be able to tell you that it's not the arm and it's a different piece.
BTW you can replace a control arm yourself within a couple of hours.
Thanks for your reply. It is the front bushing that is loosen, I am not sure the back one. I will take a picutre if it is not too dark tonight when I get home. Also,is the bushing sold at your wesite for front one or for the two?
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it's priced per bushing.
unless you buy the 4th gen polyurethane ones which are priced per set
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