So I need to replace the front lower control arms for a 2001 Civic Sedan and I got off the two bolts connected to the body and the arm slid off from there but I ran into trouble with the part of the arm that is connected to the hub. I got the clip and nut off of the bolt but the arm won't slide off. The bolt moves around with the arm... What should I do?

 

u need a tie rod remover.

 

buddy its a honda
get it up gigh enough and smack i with a hammer
no joke
ht the control arm with a hammer right were the ball joint and the control arm connect and it will then slid off. ive done it, ask any of the guys who work at honda or acura it show they do it all day

 

i did that for about 15 minutes and it didn't come off... should it just slide off if i hit it with a hammer?

 

like i said before...
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from my experiences, hammer not used right = messed up threads = .

 

i vote 32oz. ballpeen hammer. you just have to have good aim or be good at cleaning up threads..

 

the spot u gotta hit is huge. if u miss it, dont work on your own car. lol. and dude im saying u gotta beat the bitch outa it. aim and swing. lol dont

 

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