How do you replace LCAs?
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How do you replace LCAs?
I just bought some aftermarket rear LCAs and I wanted to know if they are as easy to replace as it looks. I have a 93 hatch w/ discs in the back. If anyone can do a quick write up or offer some tips, it would be nice.
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Re: How do you replace LCAs? (slvrlude)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slvrlude »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just bought some aftermarket rear LCAs and I wanted to know if they are as easy to replace as it looks.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You would think so.
But since you're in the rust belt, be warned that the bolts may be seized into the inner bushing sleeves, which means they will break when you try to remove them - in which case it will be a major PITA if you don't have the correct tools (drill, torch, etc.).
As far as the procedure, it's pretty straightforward. Jack up the car, set on jackstands. Remove the rear wheels. If you have ABS, unbolt the wheel speed sensor wires from the control arms. If you have a rear sway bar, unbolt the end links. Remove the 3 bolts that hold the control arm (1 through the trailing arm, 1 through the damper, and 1 through the subframe). Install is reverse of removal. I'd suggest putting a light coat of anti-seize compound on the bolt shanks before you reinstall and torque them to spec.
You will probably want to have the car aligned after installing new control arms. It's not 100% necessary, but having the alignment checked is never a bad idea if it hasn't been done for a few years.
Good luck.
You would think so.
But since you're in the rust belt, be warned that the bolts may be seized into the inner bushing sleeves, which means they will break when you try to remove them - in which case it will be a major PITA if you don't have the correct tools (drill, torch, etc.).
As far as the procedure, it's pretty straightforward. Jack up the car, set on jackstands. Remove the rear wheels. If you have ABS, unbolt the wheel speed sensor wires from the control arms. If you have a rear sway bar, unbolt the end links. Remove the 3 bolts that hold the control arm (1 through the trailing arm, 1 through the damper, and 1 through the subframe). Install is reverse of removal. I'd suggest putting a light coat of anti-seize compound on the bolt shanks before you reinstall and torque them to spec.
You will probably want to have the car aligned after installing new control arms. It's not 100% necessary, but having the alignment checked is never a bad idea if it hasn't been done for a few years.
Good luck.
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Re: How do you replace LCAs? (Tyson)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tyson »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">targa, you forgot that you need to preload the suspension while tightening the bolts in order to save the bushings. its in the helms.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Nothing is going to save the bushings in an aftermarket control arm
Nothing is going to save the bushings in an aftermarket control arm
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