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1985 Fiero GT
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SEP 20, 04:03 PM
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For replacing the rear control arm bushings, is it necessary to remove the spring/strut and tear everything apart, or can I simply unbolt the control arm while there is no load in the suspension, then slide it out a few inches to replace the bushings.
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theogre
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SEP 20, 06:13 PM
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pop BJ off the knuckle then pull whole CA to replace the bushing on a bench. ------------------
Dr. Ian Malcolm: Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
(Jurassic Park)
The Ogre's Fiero Cave
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1985 Fiero GT
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SEP 20, 06:16 PM
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Ok, that will make it easier, but there is nothing I need to do with the spring? I know on the front the spring must be removed to take load off of the lower control arm, but from what I understand in the rear the spring is held entirely by the strut, so nothing else needs to be specifically removed?
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Patrick
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SEP 20, 07:10 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 1985 Fiero GT:
...from what I understand in the rear the spring is held entirely by the strut
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Correct. The rear springs won't be going anywhere as long as you don't remove the single large nut at the top of the strut.
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1985 Fiero GT
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SEP 20, 07:11 PM
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