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[Dave]

Hi Eric, Have you done any videos about changing rear control arm bushings?
I need to change them in my wifes 2002 Saturn L100 , they are worn out and I want to know what kind of trouble I will be getting myself into.

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[619DioFan]

If you have a press then the job is not to difficult. without a press you can use a large vise ( needs to open wide enough to accept the arm and a receiving tool ) you can also drive them out with an air hammer. another option is to get the new bushings and have a machine shop press them in for you. finally you can buy the entire control arm new and swap it in. bushing price – 10.00 – 25.00 dollars each , control arms – 75.00 each. machine shop charge – depends on your area. you can also use a ball joint press ( most parts stores loan them out )

[EricTheCarGuy]

Sort of. I shot video before I was even ETCG (in 2004) changing the rear control arm bushings on my 91 Integra. Not all suspensions are set up that way though. You may need to replace the control arm in order to renew the bushings on your vehicle. Lastly, in order for me to do specific videos like that I would need the same vehicle to come in needing the same service and I would need time to shoot the video. Honestly, it might be a while before that happens.

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