Upper control arm removal
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2006 SLK280
Upper control arm removal
Here's a quick question. Has any been able to remove the upper control arm (torque strut) without unbolting the shock to get it out of the way?
Also, is it generally recommended to replace both control arms at the same time?
Also, is it generally recommended to replace both control arms at the same time?
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
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Edit - presume you have play in the ball joint? You can replace the castor bush/bearing with the Torque Strut in place.
Edit - presume you have play in the ball joint? You can replace the castor bush/bearing with the Torque Strut in place.
Last edited by Glyn M Ruck; Feb 15, 2011 at 07:30 PM.
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Yeah, bad ball joint and bushing. A woman ran me off the road last summer, into a curb. I had the alignment done after the accident, and the car was fine until a couple of months ago.
Is it recommended to replace both sides, or am I ok in just doing the drivers side upper control arm?
Is it recommended to replace both sides, or am I ok in just doing the drivers side upper control arm?
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I would replace what needs replacing & leave it at that. As long as you can achieve stable wheel alignment settings. I would do both castor bushes however. Kerb side suspension always takes more of a pounding even if you don't go bashing it.
