Lower control arm
Hi guys
I am working on my 2000 Nissan Maxima changing the lower control arm because of bad ball joint. The problem is that when I put the ball joint bolt into the steering knuckle I can't bolt the LCA to the vehicle frame because the holes don't match. If I put the bolts first then the ball joint and the steering knuckle stay too far from each other and I can't connect them. What can be the reason for that. Am I doing something wrong or the aftermarket part I am using is not a perfect fit I am out of ideas. I read all the postings about lca replacement but cant find somebody else who had the same trouble. Any opinion is highly appreciated. Thanks |
That of course is not right. Take the new lca off of the car and lay it on top of the old one and see if they are identical.
I have always bolted the lca to the car body first and put the ball joint in last, but it really doesn't make any difference which way you put it on. |
Lower control arm
Thank you for the advice Dennis.I will be working on that tomorrow again. I tried many times different combination of putting the bolts back but nothing work. I also measured the old and new one and they look identical but will measure them again. It is very wired situation. I did so many much more complicated repairs on my Max and now I am so sad seeing him staying on the parking because of that. I will also try to put the old lca on and if it fits then I will assume that the aftermarket part I have is the culprit.
Another thing that I think could be my mistake is that I didn't disconnect the struts assembly from the steering knuckle. Do you think this is essential? I saw some videos people doing this job without disconnecting them and some other advice to disconnect. |
I leave the strut connected to the steering knuckle. I don't think you get you any advantage by taking the strut off.
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Lower control arm
Originally Posted by DennisMik
(Post 9067231)
I leave the strut connected to the steering knuckle. I don't think you get you any advantage by taking the strut off.
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