I have a -3 plus camber

The man that aligned my car said i need to replace my upper control arm


I got a spare rex in my back-yard and decided to take it off. The only problem is that I can't take it apart. Exactly how do you?



[Modified by CrX_HF, 6:48 PM 1/19/2003]

 

what you cant get the ball joint apart? you need a ball joint spreader tool or fork.

 

I guess it's the ball joint.
Is the tool the only way of taking that apart?


[Modified by CrX_HF, 6:56 PM 1/19/2003]

 

if your gettin a whole new control arm.. you mise well use a hammer



EDIT: i get it now.. get a separator. i wouldn't recommend the fork type because they rip boots



[Modified by madeiniraq, 10:01 PM 1/19/2003]

 

sounds like he's using another used part. here's the tool here's where it goes

 

When u use that tool it comes apart, but the bushing stays on right?
Do I need to put it back together before I use the tool?



[Modified by CrX_HF, 7:05 PM 1/19/2003]

 

that "bushing part" it part of the control arm. To buy it new it's like $120. if you just hammer off the one you want to use you will probably ruin it

 

it's all one piece the rubber is just a cover to prevent dirt from getting into the ball joint
edit: just have someone hold onto the control arm to keep it from moving around to much. also you can get a cheap spreader for like 15 bucks


[Modified by SIRX, 9:07 PM 1/19/2003]

 

So use that tool to keep the bushing good?

 

yes, I spray a little wd-40 on it to help prevent the boot from ripping. be careful and you shouldn't have any problems

 

So does the ball come out?

 

I'm IM'ing you