1996 Dodge Avenger Replacing ball joint/lower coltrols arm

1996 DODGE AVENGER
166,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MATTNEUBACHER
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im new at the whole suspention thing i pretty much know my way around a motor but i want to know how to replace a lower controle arm on my 96 dodge avenger. Is it hard? ive found that auto zone has the cheapest parts. I want to do it my self so i can gain that experience please explain to me step by step im needing some help thanks guys your a lifesaver.
Jul 31, 2009 at 3:27 PM
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Jul 31, 2009 at 3:34 PM
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One additional note about ALL suspension parts. When replacing parts with rubber bushings, you should bounce the car, even drive it around the parking lot, then have the vehicle sitting at normal ride height, (not jacked up), when you tighten the mounting and pivot bolts. Tightening the bolts when the car is jacked up will cause the bushings to be in a permanent twist and they will twist beyond design limits when the car bounces over bumps. This will lead to early bushing failure.

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Aug 7, 2009 at 7:39 PM
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