control arm bushes replacement
I just took my car in for a routine service recently and the mechanic told me that the control arm bushes needed replacement, I was quoted at $1500 (Australian) to get them replaced, which seems pretty absurd to me. I would like some tips on how to replace them myself, I do not have a drill socket but do have access to spanners and other wrenches.
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Look at some YouTube videos to see what parts you'll need to replace and how to do the job, then decide if it's something you want to tackle. You can either buy new bushings or replace the whole control arm depending on how worn out yours are. I recently replaced my complete control arms versus just the bushings. It wasn't too expensive either. Good luck, hope this helps you.
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The bushings can be replaced and they are cheap. The tools and time are not cheap, you will need a hydraulic press. However, the ball joints are not replaceable so be careful of wasting your time on refurbishing an old control arm.
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Originally Posted by Maxgig
(Post 9258317)
Look at some YouTube videos to see what parts you'll need to replace and how to do the job, then decide if it's something you want to tackle. You can either buy new bushings or replace the whole control arm depending on how worn out yours are. I recently replaced my complete control arms versus just the bushings. It wasn't too expensive either. Good luck, hope this helps you.
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If you are keeping the car long term, avoid using any aftermarket lower control arms. Definitely stick to original Nissan one. They are more expensive but you will not be replacing them any time soon like you would with some aftermarket ones. Anyone who disagrees can fight me lol
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Originally Posted by LtLeary
(Post 9258324)
+1 What Maxgig said. Very easy to do with basic hand tools. Ball joint separator is handy but not absolutely required..
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The car has 215k kms so im not sure how long more the car has got in it tbh, if you guys think it'll last much longer then i'll fork over the money, but given the transmission problems of this gen maxima i'm not too sure it's got much life
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I just turned over 484,000 miles on my 7th gen. I put TRQs on after my second set of oem control arms bushings gave up the ghost. That was over 100,000 miles ago and they are still doing well.
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Originally Posted by LtLeary
(Post 9258351)
I just turned over 484,000 miles on my 7th gen. I put TRQs on after my second set of oem control arms bushings gave up the ghost. That was over 100,000 miles ago and they are still doing well.
How long have you owned it and how many CVTs have replaced? |
Original cvt and engine. I bought it new. I think the last pix was 400k. Will put a new one up at 500k.
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Originally Posted by LtLeary
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Original cvt and engine. I bought it new. I think the last pix was 400k. Will put a new one up at 500k.
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Miles!
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Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance.
This is my second Nissan CVT. 412000 miles on an Altima before I traded it in still running strong. 332000 miles on my current Maxima. Both original trans and motors. |
Originally Posted by the loaner
(Post 9258360)
Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance.
This is my second Nissan CVT. 412000 miles on an Altima before I traded it in still running strong. 332000 miles on my current Maxima. Both original trans and motors. |
Originally Posted by LtLeary
(Post 9258358)
Miles!
Originally Posted by the loaner
(Post 9258360)
Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance.
This is my second Nissan CVT. 412000 miles on an Altima before I traded it in still running strong. 332000 miles on my current Maxima. Both original trans and motors. My 95 Maxima made it to 368k before it rusted completely but mechanically it was like new. I bought my 2014 with 28k and have been meticulous with maintenance on it and hope to get a **** ton of miles out of it. I'm at 136k now. 2nd owner. |
Hey. I want some of this fun.
here’s the vid to replace the LCA, full assembly. am on my second set |
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