Help Swapping out Front Control Arm

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Jun 12, 2006 | 09:33 AM

2000Z28M6

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Help Swapping out Front Control Arm

Ok I got all the bolts off the front lower control arm. The problem I have is with the last bolt on the K member on the front. I broke it loose and all but there is no room to pull it out because the rack and pinion is in the way. The rack boot wont let it clear so I cant pull it out completely. What should I do? I tried raising the tie rod all it went but it didnt help? How can I make the bolt clear the rack and pinion boot???????????? **** theres always a lil curve thrown in there to make your day!!!!!!!!!
Please help?

Jun 12, 2006 | 10:32 AM

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Turn the steering wheel

Jun 12, 2006 | 04:20 PM

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mitch thnx!!!!!! appreciate the quick reply. BTW it made the whole diff.!
Its all done now.

Mar 1, 2007 | 08:41 PM

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How hard was it to change out?

Mar 1, 2007 | 09:47 PM

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not hard. Ive done em in 30 mins. before.

Mar 2, 2007 | 05:33 AM

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I'm thinking about changing out the whole K-member and lower/upper A-arm package just so I can be done with it ... looking at pictures it doesn't look hard at all. Since the stuff is adjustable, it kinda' freaks me out, though. Maybe I can find some aftermarket non-adjustable parts that are already to factory spec.