removing front control arm?

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Jan 14, 2007 | 07:38 PM

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removing front control arm?

i'm putting a new control arm on my 01 ws6. the problem is i cant get one of the two blots out of the k-member (the vertical one) is there any suggestions on how to push this bolt up thru?

Mar 22, 2007 | 08:21 AM

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Did you ever find an answer? I am having the same problem.

Mar 22, 2007 | 10:19 AM

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Is there still tension on the lower A-arm? I had to use a large hammer to pound it out.

Mar 22, 2007 | 11:02 AM

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I have tried with and without tension and a 10lb sledge. Almost a whole can of PB blaster is gone as well. I am going for an air hammer next. This is freakin insane. No wonder he couldn't align the car. Can't get the bolts loose.

Mar 22, 2007 | 12:35 PM

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Is the lower A-arm bent at all? Are you going to replace it? I hit a curb and bent mine almost in half. I had to break out the sawz-all to cut it into 2 pieces. I then could remove the bolt.

Mar 22, 2007 | 01:46 PM

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I really don't know if it is bent. The tech said maybe, but couldn't give me an answer. I matched up one from my 97 and it was right one. Before I took it in it was just a tick off, now it is crap. I think something screwy is going on at the alignment shop. F@#$ it, I am just putting her back together and someone is getting a better deal on the sale.

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