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Upper rear arm mot fail how hard to replace
Hi so got a failure today and usually try to do repairs my self but feeling my age now ,So how hard at the roadside would this be to do, failing that how long for a garage to do ?
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As long as the bolts at each end come out it really is not that hard a job.
If you have an anti roll bar the bolts that hold that in place can be a cow to get out because they seize in place but with the right tools. 15mm socket, short extension bar, 18mm socket a little deeper then some, trolley jack, axle stands, ramps, replacement clips to hold cables to arms, spanners which may need modifying for drop links if fitted, 10mm socket, 10mm bolt extractor if anti roll bar bolts seized, torque wrench, drift, hammer miedium size. I'd replace anti roll bar bolts with ones with a bigger head if they are fitted Not a job I would like to do at the road side let alone in winter. macafee2 |
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neither of my cars suffered from the captive nut problem but one suffered a seized bolt in the bush at the hub. I had to remove trailing arm and take it to a garage to have old one removed and new one inserted. macafee2 macafee2 |
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The bonus for me was that all cars that are in for stripping are elevated from the floor leaving excellent access to the underside. Despite this, I ended up removing the subframe leaving the trailing arms attached to the hub but removed the upper and lower arm bolts, anti roll bar bush clamps (Only 1 bolt snapped) and dragged the subframe clear from the underside after removing the 4 bolts and failsafe washers and exhaust silencer rubbers. The upper arm bolts were easily accessible from this stage as were the ARB drip links. So it can be done if luck is on your side, there are horror stories connected with this job which can totally disable a vehicle until more £ is spent for more bits and bobs not to mention maybe needing a spare pair of hands with some of the work. Like you, the repairs would take place on the roadside, for me this is not a roadside job, a driveway is better suited as is the summer time to perform such surgery. Should you choose to undertake the work yourself, I would recommend copious doses of plusgas of equivalent to all reachable bolts a few days prior to starting. If your unsure of the job or correct tools to do it safely, worth considering getting it done by reliable garage. |
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If I had to do it again, i do not think i would replace the subframe, but i would consider dropping the subframe. It adds about an hour to the total job, two maybe (I was lucky as all my bolts freed easily).
Test the inner bolts to the subframe. If they feel like they are releasing ok, just remove the arm. If they are stuck or stiff, there will be a good chance the captive nut will break free, which is when it becomes painful. So at that point I would drop the subframe and remove the arms on the ground. It is easier and controllable. Getting someone to do it though, I cannot see it being overly expensive, 100-150? Which at this time of year with no time, to me would be worth it. When I did it, I had never done suspension work before, now I can say I have, for me it was about both experience and the ability to undercoat the bottom of the car. Do not use regular wd 40. Only penetrating fluids, and soak for as long as possible. Sent from my SM-A600FN using Tapatalk
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Wow, some of these tales are a bit off-putting.
Going to start tomorrow on the front suspension lower arms. Tried last week but couldn't get at the rear bolt of the bush housing. Had to put it all back together again.----- Then a friend said he had a pit I could use so Tomorrow it is. Fingers crossed. |
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I had the same good news from my MOT man last week.
I'm currently trying to find someone to do it for me. I did renew the rear springs this summer and they weren't 'that' bad to do but now is not best time of year for laying out on the drive, plus I'm feeling my age too. Rimmers stock the arms both OEM and pattern- https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001547 One the same subject, but slight thread hijack. Advisory says "pin or bush worn N/S Rear lower (front bush)" "pin or bush worn O/S Rear lower (front bush)" Referring to the image, can someone suggest where those bushes are? [IMG][/IMG] Are they just a single item or molded into one of the components? Ta. 'scuse the 'jack Alan |
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Okay everyone which one to order oem or pattern part ?
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