Lower control arm bushing removal help needed

2010 FORD FIESTA
200 MILES
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TRAVIS AN DANIELLE
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My neighbor is trying to change his lower control arm bushing. he got the bolt off where it goes attaches near the rotor but it is seized on . He got the bolt off for it but it's still not wanting to come off. We tried wd-40 to penetrate it but still nothing. please help.
Jul 26, 2021 at 10:28 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

The bushing is pressed into the control arm. You need a bushing press to remove and install the bushing.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/lower-control-arm-bushing-replacement

I attached a picture of the arm and circled the bushing for you.

It would be better to replace the entire arm. Rock Auto has a replacement for $20.00. I attached a picture for you.

Roy
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Jul 26, 2021 at 3:31 PM
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