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Lower Control Arm Bushings

Old Jul 8, 2013
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Lower Control Arm Bushings

Hi. I have a 2002 civic Si with 185 000KM.

The LCA bushings are pretty worn in the front, and are starting to make some noise going over bumps.
I acquired brand new LCAs with bushings already pressed into them.
My question is, while I am installing these new control arms, should I be replacing anything else while I am in there? (ball joints, tie-rod ends, stabilizer links, etc)?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I want the front end of my car to be solid, and if the parts are relatively cheap enough, I'd like to do a little bit of maintenance down there.
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Re: Lower Control Arm Bushings

Well the front sway bar end links are connected to the LCA and you have to remove half of it so you might want to do them. I replaced mine and the sterring felt tighter.

Not easy unless you have a press but the ball joint could probably be done. Check to see if its leaking and/or loose.

Tie rods are easy but don't need to be removed to do the LCA. Might as well check them along with the ball joints.
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