Weird noise from front end

[90blackcrx]

Originally Posted by 90blackcrx

Do you need a press though for the bushings to come out and put them back in ?

But I need to know if the lower control arm bushings need to be pressed out

[jeffcoslacker]

I just use a bench vice, and a socket that fits the metal part of the bushing. by placing it in the right position in the vice with the socket over the bushing, you can press them out and in. Use a lot of wd-40!

I don't usually even mess with trying to loosen old stabilizer end links, they are only like $10 a set, so I just put a long socket and extension over the end of the bolt and rock 'em back and forth until they snap off, then put the new set in on reassembly.

They usually won't make noises unless broken or a bushing pops out, then they make a loud clacking sound on rebound.

No, I don't drain the tranny to pull a shaft. Just put some kitty litter on the floor, and whatever comes out, comes out. Not much, usually.

[90blackcrx]

Hmm, still wondering if I could pop the bushings in and out with out a press. I know you said you could but if I can't I'm in trouble. Anyways thanks for all the help guys