I've got all the nuts off but the the bolt that goes thru the frame will not come out,does it screw out or does it just push thru?
Jun 6, 2009 at 5:47 PM
1992 Ford Tempo lower ball joint(lower control arm)
1992 FORD TEMPO
PRETTYMAN_365
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,
This bolt will tap out, but you need to disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle first as the weight of the suspension will not allow you to remove the bolt.
Mark (mhpautos)
This bolt will tap out, but you need to disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle first as the weight of the suspension will not allow you to remove the bolt.
Mark (mhpautos)
Jun 6, 2009 at 7:04 PM
FIXITMR
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that thing is no fun to change! the bolt just knocks out but puttiin it back in is a bugger! especailly if the front part of car has ever suffered damages that may distort the uniframe! my trick is to put the frame bolt in by pushing/htiting new arm into roughly the right position then inserting screwdriver into frame hole to catch edge of bushing bolt hole and then pry it into place on 1 end(side) while sticking bolt in other end(side)! good luck!
Jun 9, 2009 at 12:13 AM
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