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Control Arm Replacement

jackcramerr
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wtf...Started working on passage side control arm. AC compressor is in the way....

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    some pictures.

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    I take it there isn't enough room there to even wind it out with a spanner?

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    I can use a spanner. I won't be able to break the thread lock. And even if I do, there isn't room to pull the bolt out.

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    As per your other thread then i would stick a piece of wood on your jack and put it under the sump, lift a little bit of weight off the mount and then slacken it off or remove and jack the engine up until you have enough clearance.

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    The only other thing that is my concern is that for an inch and half of clearnacne that I need... is it OK to just do one mount or do I have to mess with others as well? I think there are three mounts in total. A compressor is on driver side and there is a mount on top near by. the other is near battery passage side. and the third is down below somewhere on cross member.

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