How much play should there be in front control arm bushings?

2003 FORD FOCUS
75,000 MILES
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GRUMPYTOM
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I am getting a vibration at 55 mph and over. It is not the wheels needing balance as I have rotated tires and still have same vibration. Ball joints and tie rod ends appear OK. The rear bushing of the front lower control arms seem to move quite a bit. Could this be my vibrating problem?
Mar 17, 2012 at 12:36 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Bushings should not have any free play.

Did you check the CV shaft inner joints?
Mar 17, 2012 at 1:41 PM
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