1987 GMC S15 Replacing motor mounts

1987 GMC S15
170,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JWADKINS
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The nuts that fasten the motor mounts are inaccessible in the frame under the lower a-arm.

These fasteners are turning, which prevents the motor mount bolts from being removed.

How do I get access to these nuts? Does the lower a-arm neetdto be fully removed, or can the a-arm be temporarily lowered to gain access without messing up the front end alignment?
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Sep 22, 2009 at 6:44 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You should be able to remove the lower ball joint and gain enough access to it. Please be careful if the coil spring.
Sep 22, 2009 at 3:05 PM
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