1997 Dodge Caravan Lower front control arm bushing

140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ADERTON
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Trying to replace the left lower front control arm bushing (driver's side) on my 97 Dodge Caravan, but I can't get the bolt to clear part of the transmission housing. Haynes rapair manual says to loosen the suspension undercarriage, but that doesn't affect the the metal framework holding the bushing in place. What's the trick, short of cutting the bolt off (and then figuring out how to get a bolt back in)?
Mar 21, 2008 at 12:25 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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its not a job that can be easily done with out a lift
you have to loosen the sub frame
Mar 21, 2008 at 2:42 PM
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