Thrust arm bushings
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From: Concord, CA
2005 E320 CDI 98k and counting
Thrust arm bushings
Started noticing some pulling and looseness while breaking and going over bumps, took the car to the shop and was able to twist both thrust arms pretty easily by hand. I assume that means the bushings are shot, but how do I tell if the ball joints are bad also? There is no visible damage to the rubber...
I ordered 2 thrust arm bushings
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...ol Arm Bushing
the ones for $27.69each
Should I also replace the ball joints or leave them alone?
I ordered 2 thrust arm bushings
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...ol Arm Bushing
the ones for $27.69each
Should I also replace the ball joints or leave them alone?
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From: North Scottsdale, AZ
'71 Pinto
If the vehicle pulls slightly to one side when braking at low speeds accompanied by small movement of the steering wheel most likely the cause is a lower ball joint which has excessive friction – part #2113300435 (list 70/net 56).
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From: Concord, CA
2005 E320 CDI 98k and counting
Does the lower control arm has to be taken out to replace this ball joint?
Not a bad deal on this at autohausaz.com
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...ber=2113300435
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From: Chicago, IL
2003 E500 Sport, 1999 ML430 & Regal 402 Commodore
I just replaced both sides,Thrust bushings & ball joints. If you need to check your ball joints, take a lever or large screw driver & pry from the underside of the control arm. You'll feel or see if the joint is loose.
The thrust bushings need to be pressed into the control arm. It's more work than you think. In my oppinion, it was better to replace the whole unit. I purchased them from www.rockauto.com for $100 per side. Cheap.
Good luck...
The thrust bushings need to be pressed into the control arm. It's more work than you think. In my oppinion, it was better to replace the whole unit. I purchased them from www.rockauto.com for $100 per side. Cheap.
Good luck...
